Abstract: As the two largest economies in Sub-Saharan Africa, South Africa and Kenya have long had complex economic ties. Through these partnerships, both countries benefit from trade, investment, tourism, and other forms of growth and development. Immigration laws have a significant impact on these economic relationships. Workers, wealth, and goods are easily moved by immigrants. There have been recent modifications to South Africa immigration policy. The socio-economic ties between South Africa and Kenya are mainly disregarded, even though these shifts are extensively recorded. Preliminary findings indicate that these policy adjustments could have a significant impact on labor mobility, bilateral commerce, investment flows, and other economic linkages. The nature, scope, and long-term consequences are still unknown. The purpose of this study was to analyze the implications of South Africa immigration policy change of 2023-2024 for socioeconomic relations with Kenya. The objectives of the study were to analyze the implications of South Africa immigration policy change of 2023-2024 on the bilateral trade, bilateral labor relations and bilateral cultural exchange with Kenya. In conclusion, the South Africa-Kenya visa-free travel regime has had a positive influence on enhancing trade relations, increasing exports, and expanding business opportunities, despite challenges in achieving a more favorable trade balance for Kenya. While the South Africa-Kenya visa-free travel regime has facilitated professional mobility and engagement in career development activities for Kenyan professionals, it has not significantly improved hiring rates, working conditions, or bilateral labor agreements. While the South Africa-Kenya visa-free travel regime has enriched cultural exchanges and improved mutual appreciation of cultural heritage, additional initiatives are required to enhance student exchanges and joint cultural events.