Kenya: Visa-Free Entry Does Not Exempt EAC Citizens From Kenya’s Work Laws

East African Community (EAC) citizens can enter Kenya without a visa, but visa-free entry does not mean they can automatically start operating a business without meeting a country’s regulatory requirements. 

A spot check by Kenyans.co.ke found on the EAC policies found that visa exemption is part of the EAC Common Market framework, which provides for free movement of people across Partner States and is intended to facilitate regional trade and economic activity.

For an EAC citizen visiting…