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How rise of fake eTAs is hurting Kenya’s tourism

Published in People Daily
Date 2025-11-27
Role Interviewee

"If Kenya wants to compete seriously, it needs to remove barriers. Simplicity always wins", Bauck says.

People Daily quoted me on how fake eTA websites are hurting Kenya’s tourism industry by confusing travellers, inflating costs, and damaging trust before trips even begin. I argued that Kenya needs a simpler, safer, and more transparent entry process if it wants to compete seriously.