President Uhuru Kenyatta. [Photo/nation.co.ke]
During his inaugural speech, President Uhuru Kenyatta announced that Kenyan borders would be opened to Africans.
The only document that the Africans would require to come into the country would be an identification document.
Africans visiting the country would be issued with visas.
The Kenya Private Sector Association has weighed in on the president's declaration.
Lee Karuri, KEPSA trustee, appearing on Citizen, hailed the declaration as good for business and would help raise the country's profile as a good investment destination.
''Kenya, within Africa, is a strategic nation that is looking forward to be open to business. Part of the catalyst of ensuring that there is movement of goods and people is opening up our borders so that we can be able to more trans-Africa trade. The way to do that is to ease entry for investors.'' Lee Karuri.
He, however, called for prudence and due diligence to ensure that criminals don't take advantage of the ease of restrictions.
''You got also to put in security systems. When you open your borders you run the risk of attracting people who use the loophole to come into the country and do other things other than business. So there needs to be due diligence and a close eye on the visitors. There is need to manage the risk of unwanted visitors.'' Lee Karuru added.