IMMIGRATION NEWS
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The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced a major policy change regarding mobile devices entering the country.
Starting January 1, 2025, all travellers to Kenya must declare the International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) numbers of their mobile devices upon entry. This unique 15-digit…
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Kenya's status as a refuge for those seeking asylum has come under scrutiny following the controversial deportation of four Turkish nationals who were under United Nations protection.
The incident has sparked debate about Kenya's commitment to refugee protection and its international obligations.…
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The United States has achieved a remarkable milestone in international travel and immigration by issuing an unprecedented 11.5 million visas in Fiscal Year 2024.
This extraordinary accomplishment demonstrates the nation's strategic commitment to fostering global connections and driving economic…
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The High Court of Kenya has issued a ruling granting a conservatory order that prevents the government from compelling refugees and asylum seekers to surrender their passports from their countries of origin.
This decision comes in response to a petition filed by Refugee Legal Networks and Semhar…
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Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has outlined a series of proposed immigration policies that would significantly restrict both illegal and legal immigration if he returns to office.
His campaign has focused heavily on enhanced border enforcement measures and large-scale deportation…
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Kenyans planning to visit the United Kingdom can now schedule appointments to submit their visa applications at VFS Global centres located in Mombasa and Nairobi.
This expansion comes as part of VFS Global's recent contract award to manage UK visa services across 142 countries worldwide. The new…
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A high-profile investigation into an alleged multimillion-dollar job recruitment scam in Nairobi, Kenya has been thrown into uncertainty following the abrupt transfer of key investigators to remote locations.
The case centres on Vintmark Travel Agency Ltd, owned by Ceaser Kingori, which allegedly…
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On August 23, 2022, a 23-year-old named Ian Githinji left Nyeri for Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) hoping to get a job in Thailand.
The ambitious young man became entangled in what appeared to be a promising opportunity for overseas employment, only to discover he was being drawn into…
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Kenya has drawn sharp criticism from human rights organizations following its deportation of four Turkish nationals, an action that allegedly violates international refugee protection standards.
The controversial decision to return Mustafa Genç, Oztürk Uzun, Alparslan Tasçi, and Hüseyin Yesilsu to…
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Kenya has witnessed an unprecedented surge in asylum seekers over the past five years, according to recent data from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).
The number of individuals seeking protection has grown dramatically from 48,244 in September 2019 to 209,194 in 2024,…