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Ex-USCIS Officer Arrested in Texas for Allegedly Accepting Cash to Approve Immigration Benefits

A former officer of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has been arrested in Texas for allegedly accepting cash payments in exchange for approving and fast-tracking immigration benefits, as…

Sep 10, 2026

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Trump Administration Proposes Excluding Certain Immigrants From US Census

In a significant policy shift, the Trump administration has proposed a new measure aiming to exclude certain immigrants from the U.S. census count used for determining the allocation of seats in the House of Represent…

Sep 9, 2026

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Uganda: Ruto Directive Triggers Exodus of Foreign Traders At Uganda-Kenya Border

A directive by Kenyan President William Ruto has led to a significant movement of foreign traders at the Uganda-Kenya border. The policy mandates that small-scale businesses operated by foreign nationals must have the…

Sep 9, 2026

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US Judge Orders USCIS to Resume Frozen Immigration Cases for 39 Countries

In a significant development affecting immigrants from 39 countries, a United States immigration judge has ordered the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to restart processing previously frozen immigrat…

Sep 9, 2026

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Kenya's Crackdown on Foreign Traders Sparks Xenophobia Concerns

In a move that has stirred fears of xenophobia, Kenyan President William Ruto has ordered a crackdown on foreign nationals working as street hawkers. The directive, aimed at regulating the informal trade sector, has r…

Sep 9, 2026

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US Green Card Lottery: 53,939 Africans Could Miss Out Amid Visa Suspension

More than 53,000 African applicants selected for the 2026 US Diversity Visa programme face an uncertain future as a suspension of visa issuance threatens to prevent them from completing the process before the 30 Septe…

Sep 9, 2026

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US Green Card Lottery Results: Which African Countries Had the Fewest Winners?

The latest United States Department of State figures for the Diversity Visa (DV-2026) programme show a wide disparity in the number of selectees across African countries, with some nations recording only a handful of…

Sep 9, 2026

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Man Arrested Over Remarks Allegedly Targeting Burundians Amid Government Apology

NAIROBI, Kenya — A 32-year-old man has been detained by law enforcement in Nairobi following remarks that allegedly targeted Burundian nationals with ethnic hatred, hostility, and calls for violence. The arrest comes…

Sep 8, 2026

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USCIS to Reject Outdated Work Permit Applications, Impacting Kenyan Immigrants

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced a significant change affecting work permit and legal status extension applications. As of September 8, 2026, USCIS will reject applications…

Sep 8, 2026

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Kenya Offers Amnesty for Migrants After Burundians Rush to Leave

The Kenyan government has announced an amnesty for undocumented migrants from East African countries amid a reported increase in departures by Burundian nationals. The offer, aimed at encouraging the formal registrati…

Sep 8, 2026

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Kenyans Visiting the US: 7 Things That Could Get Your Visa Cancelled

The United States has reiterated that B1 and B2 visitor visas may only be used for short-term business and tourism, warning foreign nationals against using them for activities outside their authorised purposes. The B1…

Sep 8, 2026

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3,949 Kenyans Win US Green Card Lottery 2027 — What Happens Next?

A total of 3,949 Kenyans have been provisionally selected in the US Diversity Visa (DV) lottery for the 2027 fiscal year, placing Kenya among the leading African countries in the latest draw. Kenya ranks third in Afri…

Sep 8, 2026

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DHS Alters Green Card Eligibility for Children of Foreign Government Employees

The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has implemented changes to the green card eligibility criteria for children born to foreign government employees in the U.S., a decision that could have signific…

Sep 6, 2026

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Haitians Struggle as U.S. Deportations Leave Them Stranded

Recent developments in immigration enforcement have seen hundreds of Haitians deported from the United States, a move that has left many individuals in dire circumstances upon their return to Haiti. These deportees, a…

Sep 6, 2026

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53,939 Africans Win US Green Card Lottery Ahead of September Deadline

In a significant development for the African diaspora, 53,939 individuals from 48 African countries, including Kenya, Egypt, Ethiopia, and Ghana, have been selected as winners of the US Green Card lottery. This comes…

Sep 6, 2026

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DHS Announces New Fee on H-1B Petitions, Affecting African Professionals

The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced the implementation of a new fee on H-1B petitions, a move that could significantly impact African professionals, including many Kenyans working in…

Sep 5, 2026

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DHS Proposes Rule to Halt Work Authorization for H-1B Spouses

The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced a new rule proposal that aims to stop granting work authorizations to spouses of H-1B visa holders. This policy change, which is currently under re…

Sep 5, 2026

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USCIS Reinstates Neighborhood Investigations for Citizenship Applicants, Impacting African Immigrants

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced the reinstatement of neighborhood investigations for individuals applying for U.S. citizenship, a move that could significantly affect Afric…

Sep 5, 2026

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Kenyans Selected for US Diversity Visa Face Race Against 30 September Deadline

Thousands of Kenyans selected for the US Diversity Visa programme face growing uncertainty after a court ruling temporarily removed barriers to visa processing, while the State Department has since suspended the issua…

Sep 5, 2026

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Asylum seekers caught in US immigration crackdown

In a tightening of immigration enforcement in the United States, asylum seekers are encountering increased risks of detention and deportation. Legal experts and advocates have raised concerns that recent measures coul…

Sep 4, 2026