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Milo Yiannopoulos, a Far-Right Activist and Champion for Mass Deportations, Detained by ICE for Being in the US Illegally
Immigration

Milo Yiannopoulos, a Far-Right Activist and Champion for Mass Deportations, Detained by ICE for Being in the US Illegally

Milo Yiannopoulos, a controversial British conservative commentator known for his outspoken views on immigration, has been detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and is set to be deported from the…

Aug 28, 2026
ICE Detains African Immigrant in Mississippi Amid Green Card Process
Immigration

ICE Detains African Immigrant in Mississippi Amid Green Card Process

On August 28, 2026, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detained an African immigrant in Mississippi, highlighting the complexities and challenges faced by individuals navigating the U.S. immigration system…

Aug 28, 2026
US to Revoke 200,000 Visas
Immigration

US to Revoke 200,000 Visas

The United States Department of State has announced plans to revoke approximately 200,000 visas, a significant immigration measure that has sparked a global conversation about its potential implications. The revocatio…

Aug 28, 2026
Why the UK Rejects So Many Kenyan Visa Applications
Immigration

Why the UK Rejects So Many Kenyan Visa Applications

Kenyan nationals applying for UK visas face refusal rates of more than 15 percent each year, highlighting the difficulty of meeting the Home Office’s requirements. The UK operates a points-based immigration system gov…

Aug 28, 2026
Canada Launches New Skilled Worker Categories — The Jobs Kenyans Can Target
Immigration

Canada Launches New Skilled Worker Categories — The Jobs Kenyans Can Target

Canada has introduced ten new Express Entry categories targeting skilled professionals in sectors facing labour shortages, creating new opportunities for qualified workers from Kenya and other African countries. The a…

Aug 28, 2026
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Trump Administration's Proposed H-1B Visa Fee Hike Threatens U.S. Healthcare Workforce
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Trump Administration's Proposed H-1B Visa Fee Hike Threatens U.S. Healthcare Workforce

The Trump administration has proposed a significant increase in the application fee for the H-1B visa, a move that could have far-reaching consequences for the U.S. healthcare workforce, including many Kenyan and othe…

Aug 27, 2026
Applying for US Citizenship? USCIS Can Now Question Your Neighbours
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Applying for US Citizenship? USCIS Can Now Question Your Neighbours

US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has reinstated neighbourhood investigations for foreign nationals applying for American citizenship, adding another layer of scrutiny to the naturalisation process. The…

Aug 27, 2026
US Immigration Officers Reassigned to Screen South African Refugees, Target Unlawful Voters
Immigration

US Immigration Officers Reassigned to Screen South African Refugees, Target Unlawful Voters

In a significant move by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, immigration officers have been reassigned to focus on screening South African refugees and identifying unlawful voters, raising concerns among immigra…

Aug 26, 2026
US Immigration Judge Orders Deportation of Six Children Amid Pending Green Card Applications
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US Immigration Judge Orders Deportation of Six Children Amid Pending Green Card Applications

A Chicago immigration judge has ordered the removal of six children, whose green card applications remain pending, as the Trump administration's intensified immigration enforcement continues to impact families across…

Aug 26, 2026
Canada Invites 5,000 French-Speaking Candidates in Latest Express Entry Draw
Immigration

Canada Invites 5,000 French-Speaking Candidates in Latest Express Entry Draw

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted a significant Express Entry draw, inviting 5,000 candidates to apply for permanent residence in Canada. Held on August 19, 2026, this draw specifically…

Aug 26, 2026
H-1B Visa Crisis? US Proposes $103K Fee as Applications Expected to Fall
Immigration

H-1B Visa Crisis? US Proposes $103K Fee as Applications Expected to Fall

The US Department of Homeland Security has proposed a new $103,265 fee for each cap-subject H-1B visa petition, a measure that would significantly increase the cost of hiring foreign professionals. The proposal was pu…

Aug 26, 2026
Germany Opens Parliamentary Scholarship for Young Kenyans
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Germany Opens Parliamentary Scholarship for Young Kenyans

Young Africans, including Kenyans, are being invited to apply for Germany’s International Parliamentary Scholarship (IPS), which offers participants an opportunity to gain practical experience of parliamentary democra…

Aug 25, 2026
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Mass Migrant Crossings into Ceuta Surge as 60,000 from Morocco Seek Asylum
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Mass Migrant Crossings into Ceuta Surge as 60,000 from Morocco Seek Asylum

An unprecedented wave of migration has been reported as an estimated 60,000 migrants from Morocco have crossed into Ceuta, a Spanish enclave located on the northern coast of Africa. This dramatic increase in crossings…

Aug 25, 2026
Trump Targets B1/B2 Visa Holders Who Later Applied for Asylum
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Trump Targets B1/B2 Visa Holders Who Later Applied for Asylum

The Trump administration plans to revoke the non-immigrant visas of foreign nationals who entered the United States on business or tourist visas before applying for asylum. The State Department said it was working wit…

Aug 25, 2026
US Announces Crucial Deadline for Foreigners Holding 2-Year Green Cards
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US Announces Crucial Deadline for Foreigners Holding 2-Year Green Cards

The United States government has issued a significant notification concerning foreigners possessing two-year Green Cards, highlighting the critical importance of adhering to specified deadlines to maintain their perma…

Aug 24, 2026
Trump Administration Proposes $103,265 H-1B Visa Fee, Affecting Kenyan Professionals
Immigration

Trump Administration Proposes $103,265 H-1B Visa Fee, Affecting Kenyan Professionals

In a move that could significantly impact African professionals, including Kenyans, seeking employment in the United States, the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has proposed a new fee structure for H-1B…

Aug 24, 2026
US Lawmakers Propose $1,200 Fast-Track for Green Card Labour Certification
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US Lawmakers Propose $1,200 Fast-Track for Green Card Labour Certification

US lawmakers have introduced a bipartisan bill that would allow employers to pay $1,200 for expedited processing of permanent labour certification applications, with a proposed 30-day turnaround. Representatives Glenn…

Aug 24, 2026
US International Student Applications Fall 10% as Visa Uncertainty Grows
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US International Student Applications Fall 10% as Visa Uncertainty Grows

International student applications to US universities have fallen sharply, with international submissions through the Common Application down 10 per cent by 1 March for the 2026–27 academic year. The decline is the la…

Aug 24, 2026
UAE Introduces 10 Visa Categories for Foreigners Seeking Entry and Residence
Immigration

UAE Introduces 10 Visa Categories for Foreigners Seeking Entry and Residence

The United Arab Emirates has formally established ten visa categories for foreign nationals seeking to enter or reside in the country. The framework includes Tourist, Work, Residence, Student and Investor visas, as we…

Aug 24, 2026
U.S. Deportees Sent to Equatorial Guinea After Refusing to Deplane in Liberia
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U.S. Deportees Sent to Equatorial Guinea After Refusing to Deplane in Liberia

In a controversial development under the Trump administration's third-country deportation program, at least five individuals originally destined for Liberia resisted deplaning and were subsequently flown to Equatorial…

Aug 22, 2026