Latest immigration stories from across Kenya.
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has temporarily suspended immigrant visa appointments at American embassies and consulates worldwide as part of a broader immigration crackdown. The U.S. State Department said on Tuesday…
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has established a minimum monthly income requirement for foreigners seeking to live in the country while continuing to work remotely for employers or organisations based outside the UAE. The requirement…
A US-based Kenyan content creator has raised concern among Kenyans living in the United States after warning undocumented immigrants that immigration authorities are stepping up efforts to identify and deport people who have violated the…
The United States has overhauled its student visa framework, ending a long-standing policy that allowed international students to remain in the country for as long as they maintained their academic status. The U.S. Department of Homeland…
Kenyans travelling to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) under specific residency conditions will now be able to obtain visas on arrival following a new initiative aimed at easing travel and strengthening economic ties. In a statement on…
The United States President Donald Trump has announced the immediate suspension of the green card lottery programme following a shooting incident at Brown University. In a post on the social platform X on Thursday, December 18, Homeland…
Foreign nationals seeking to immigrate to the United States could soon face Visa denials due to illnesses such as diabetes or obesity. This is according to a recent government directive issued by the Trump administration which bars…
A Kenyan man in US has sparked mixed reactions online after saying no amount of money would convince him to return and live in Kenya. Owen, who runs The Kenyan American Home social media channel, was responding to a comment from a Kenyan…
When a Kenyan moves to the United States or any other first world country, there is the illusion from their family that money in these countries grows on trees – especially if they are their family’s pioneer immigrant. According to many…
Estonia has launched a global campaign to celebrate the achievement of 100 per cent Digital Government Services. It has invited Kenya’s public and private sector players to learn more about this development. Kenya and other global…
Incidents of Kenyans still going for agents who are promising jobs and visas in countries such as Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States continue to pile. And the consequences are proving to be very costly as one Kenya has found…
The Canadian government has announced fresh, sharp cuts to its immigration levels. This follows rising anti-immigration sentiments amongst Canadian citizens that have been fueled by a housing crisis in the country. In the new levels that…
The United Kingdom has announced changes to its visa application process affecting applicants from various countries, including Kenya, as it seeks to improve service delivery and enhance security measures. The changes announced on Monday,…
A Kenyan who was looking to travel to Canada on a visit visa has shared how they were shown dust by a Nairobi agent. The Kenyan who identified as Sarah Nduku shared that she first paid a travel agent in Nairobi Sh. 100,000 for visa…
Each year, the United States government grants 50,000 green cards to people from countries with historically low rates of immigration to the US. The green card, also called a permanent resident card, is an identification document affirming…
Canada has announced further changes to the number of visas that are issued to temporary workers, students, and their spouses. This is the latest bid by the government to take control of its immigration levels that have spiraled out of…
Micheal Maina was once a dedicated Geography and CRE teacher in Kenya, having years of experience in secondary education. Years later, he transitioned into the tourism industry and today is among professionals driving buses in US. He…
President Ruto visited Germany to discuss employment opportunities for Kenya’s youthful workforce. This led to the signing of a Comprehensive Migration & Mobility Partnership agreement between the Kenyan government and Germany. During an…
The Swedish government has revealed plans to offer migrants up to Sh. 4.4 million ($34,000) to voluntarily return to their home countries, starting in 2026. Migration Minister Johan Forssell announced the policy shift, describing it as a…
Going abroad often seems like the big break that many people look for. There’s the promise of better earnings and better life. And in most cases, moving abroad carries the hope that you will have build enough savings to get by when you…
The meals served on planes are not the best. Some are so bad that you might be forced to turn them away during your flight. This is your right. However, refusing meals on board can also spook the flight attendants and have you flagged as a…
Canada has ended a temporary public policy that allowed visitors to apply for work permits from within its borders. The end of the temporary effectively bans people with visitor visas from applying for work permits from within Canada. The…
What determines who is granted the B1/B2 visa after a visa interview at the US Embassy in Nairobi? The answer to this question has remained a puzzle, given the number of deserving candidates who are denied temporary visas at the Embassy…
More Ethiopians than Kenyans are granted US permanent residency status every year, latest data has shown. At the same time, more Ethiopians than Kenyans gain naturalized US citizenship. Data from the Migration Policy Institute shows that…
