Kenya’s Plan to Scrap Visa Requirements Could Be a Security Concern: Expert

Kenya’s plan to scrap visa requirements in January has raised concern among experts with the recent admission of Somalia—a country still struggling with terrorism and high levels of crime—to the East African Community (EAC) bloc. According to a security expert, the plan could reopen wounds for Kenya, which has been trying to distance itself from the Al Shabaab terrorist group. Celebrating 60 years as a republic, Kenyan President William Ruto announced his plan on Dec. 12 to scrap visa requirements for all travelers, expatriates, and investors entering the East African country. This announcement came a few weeks after Somalia joined the EAC as a new member, causing an uproar as many people in the region questioned the move to admit it, citing security concerns as the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) still fights to stabilize the country from Al Shabaab....