The Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua raised concerns over the annual 90-Days visa-free travel deal between Kenya and South Africa.
In an interview on Wednesday, January 11, Mutua noted that some Kenyans may extend the waivered period.
"Do not go there through this waiver and overstay the 90 days, because you will be ruining it for us as a country and others seeking to travel to South Africa," he lamented.
He encouraged all those seeking to extend the 90 days visa-free travel period to communicate with the relevant authorities for approval.
"Do not be greedy, just go and come back. If you want to extend give good reasons and they will give you an extension, they are a friendly nation," he advised.
Mutua emphasised that the deal struck by President William Ruto and his South African counterpart Cyril Ramaphosa on November 9, 2022, will create a platform for business opportunities in the film and aviation sectors.
In addition, the CS noted that the government was keen on creating more ties with other nations to boost the economy.
"As we do these cultural exchanges we will get more tourists in the country that will consequently improve our economy," the CS stated.
He added that the two countries were also looking to create a Pan-African Airline group by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the major airlines to guarantee a solid airline.
Other countries the CS indicated that he was seeking good working relationships with include Cuba, Equatorial Guinea, South Korea, and some European countries.
President Ruto revealed the deal during Ramaphosa's visit to Kenya in November 2022 indicating that Kenyans with ordinary passports will be allowed to enter South Africa on a visa-free regime of up to 90 days per calendar year.
"We are committed to ensuring that the agreements signed now and in the past will be implemented fully," Ramaphosa assured during a joint press conference at State House in Nairobi.
