President William Ruto’s administration has set the tone for economic diplomacy on the regional and continental fronts, as Kenya leads the push for the continent to embrace the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCTFA).
The latest diplomatic win for Kenya is the visa scrapping for Kenyans visiting South Africa for three months or less alongside four other agreements that would deal with non-tariff barriers such as licensing bureaucracy, regulation restrictions and sanctions allowing opening up for business in sectors like industries, agricultural produce export and logistics.
