The Kenyan government has decided to retain its visa fees at USD$25.00 in order to encourage travel to Kenya. Furthermore, visas for children under the age of 16 are waived. The changes are effective April 1, 2011 and aim to urge travelers to pick Kenya over its neighboring countries, which boast higher visa fees.
Kenya recorded the highest number of tourist arrivals ever in 2010 with a 15% growth rate over 2009.