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ETA: Ruto's Cabinet grants all African countries free entry to Kenya except 2

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The administration of President William Ruto has announced plans to review the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system, one year after its implementation. At a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, January 21, the Kenya Kwanza administration exempted nearly all African countries from ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) requirements, stating that it was essential to boost tourism and regional integration. The Cabinet announced that the government will introduce expedited electronic travel authorization processing, allowing travelers to obtain instant approval. .co.ke journalist Wycliffe Musalia has over six years of experience in the fields of finance, business, technology, and climate reporting, providing in-depth understanding into Kenyan and global economic trends. All African countries will be able to enter Kenya without a visa, with the exception of two countries that have been excluded due to security concerns. On Tuesday, Januar...

Biden pardons Fauci, Milley and 6 January committee members in unprecedented move

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US President Joe Biden pardoned Dr. Anthony Fauci, General Mark Milley, and members of a House committee that investigated the Capitol Hill riot on January 6, 2021, in an unprecedented move to shield them from potential retaliation by the former Trump administration. On the final day of his presidency, he also pardoned several close family members. "The issuance of these pardons should not be taken as a sign that those individuals did anything wrong, nor should accepting them be seen as an admission of guilt for any wrongdoing,” Biden said in a statement, saying that the US "owes these public servants a debt of gratitude for their long and hard work for our country.” The decision was made beforehand, after President-elect Donald Trump threatened to create a "list of enemies" consisting of those who have spoken out against him politically or tried to hold him responsible for his involvement in the riots on Capitol Hill. Although it's traditional for ...