Latest
Kenya Court of Appeal Upholds IGP's Exclusive Command Over Police RecruitmentRepublicans Propose Raising H-1B Salary Threshold From $60,000 to Nearly $140,000Kenya Confirms Third Ebola Case as Woman Develops Symptoms in QuarantineCrowd Chants 'Tunataka Oburu' at Raila Odinga's Anniversary in BondoMwakilishi News Bulletin - Midday Edition, Friday 16 October 2026Governors Demand Increased Revenue Allocation Amidst Rejection of Sh440bn ProposalTrendingKenyan-American Business Owner Sentenced to Over 4 Years in Prison for $1.5 Million Employment Tax FraudTrendingRwanda Secures 10-Year Deal to Host Africa's First F1 Race Since 1993TrendingKenyan Diaspora in Britain Mourns James Mwangi After Sudden Death in DerbyTrendingLiberian Immigrant Convicted of Naturalization Fraud and Ordered Removed from U.S.TrendingNewsmax Presenter Apologises After Saying American Cities Are Starting to Look Like Nairobi, Not New YorkTrendingUSCIS to Increase Immigration Fees from October 16, Affecting Kenyan Diaspora
AdvertisementTop banner · 970×90 / 728×90

Immigration

Kenyans Decry Costly US Visa Fees as Rejection Rates Remain High
Immigration

Kenyans Decry Costly US Visa Fees as Rejection Rates Remain High

Thousands of Kenyans face mounting financial strain as US visa application fees rise and approval rates remain low.Individuals applying for tourist and business visas (B1/B2), student visas (F), and exchange visitor v…

Mar 28, 2026
Kenya to Issue Passports in 72 Hours Under New Reforms
Immigration

Kenya to Issue Passports in 72 Hours Under New Reforms

Kenya will accelerate passport processing for citizens seeking overseas employment, with documents to be issued within 72 hours, President William Ruto has announced.The declaration was made on 28 March during the Amb…

Mar 28, 2026
Canada Adjusts Super Visa Criteria, Allowing Support from Visiting Relatives
Immigration

Canada Adjusts Super Visa Criteria, Allowing Support from Visiting Relatives

Canada will revise its Super Visa income rules from 31 March 2026, allowing hosts to use a longer income assessment period and include some financial contribution from visiting relatives.The Super Visa programme enabl…

Mar 27, 2026
Why Many Kenyans Fear Returning Home After Deportation
Immigration

Why Many Kenyans Fear Returning Home After Deportation

Each year, Kenyans are deported and returned through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, where officials verify their identity and assess whether further action is required.Immigration officers review documents on ar…

Mar 27, 2026
Follow Visa Rules or Risk Bans, US Embassy in Nairobi Tells Kenyans
Immigration

Follow Visa Rules or Risk Bans, US Embassy in Nairobi Tells Kenyans

The United States Embassy in Nairobi has urged Kenyan citizens to follow visa rules strictly, warning that misuse could affect future travel opportunities.In a video message shared online, Chargé d’Affaires Susan Burn…

Mar 27, 2026
AdvertisementIn-feed ad
Revised US Civics Test to Demand Deeper Knowledge from Immigrants
Immigration

Revised US Civics Test to Demand Deeper Knowledge from Immigrants

The United States will implement a revised civics test for Green Card holders applying for citizenship.The new test will require applicants to answer up to 20 oral questions from a pool of 128, with a minimum of 12 co…

Mar 26, 2026
Fewer H-1B Filings in FY 2027: Which Applicants Stand to Benefit
Immigration

Fewer H-1B Filings in FY 2027: Which Applicants Stand to Benefit

H-1B visa registrations for the 2027 fiscal year have fallen sharply, with filings down by an estimated 30 to 50 percent compared with the previous year.The decline follows the close of the application window and refl…

Mar 25, 2026
H‑1B Registrations Fall Sharply Amid US Policy Changes
Immigration

H‑1B Registrations Fall Sharply Amid US Policy Changes

H‑1B visa registrations for the 2027 fiscal year have fallen by 30 to 50 percent compared with the previous cycle, according to immigration lawyers.The decline follows the introduction of a new wage‑based lottery by t…

Mar 24, 2026
US Lawmakers Move to End Tax-Free Jobs for Foreign Grads
Immigration

US Lawmakers Move to End Tax-Free Jobs for Foreign Grads

US lawmakers are considering a series of bills that could either scale back or secure the Optional Practical Training (OPT) programme for international graduates.The OPT scheme allows foreign students on F-1 visas to…

Mar 23, 2026
USCIS Reaches H-2B Visa Cap for FY2026 Second Half
Immigration

USCIS Reaches H-2B Visa Cap for FY2026 Second Half

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has reached the H-2B visa cap for the second half of fiscal year 2026 and set filing dates for additional visas under a temporary expansion.The H-2B programme allo…

Mar 21, 2026
Canada to Increase Passport Fees from March 31, 2026
Immigration

Canada to Increase Passport Fees from March 31, 2026

Canada will increase fees for passports and other travel documents from 31 March 2026, with the new rates applying to all applications submitted on or after that date.The revised fees reflect higher administrative cos…

Mar 20, 2026
US Expands Visa Bond Program to 12 More Countries Starting April 2026
Immigration

US Expands Visa Bond Program to 12 More Countries Starting April 2026

The United States will expand its visa bond programme from 2 April 2026, requiring some short-term visitors from twelve additional countries to pay a refundable deposit before travel.The policy applies to applicants f…

Mar 19, 2026
AdvertisementIn-feed ad
Australia Opens New Scholarship Opportunities for Kenyan Students
Immigration

Australia Opens New Scholarship Opportunities for Kenyan Students

Australia has announced a new round of scholarships for students from Kenya and other developing countries across Africa, Asia and the Pacific.The programme, managed by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, off…

Mar 18, 2026
Italy Announces Fully Funded Scholarships for International Students
Immigration

Italy Announces Fully Funded Scholarships for International Students

Italy has opened applications for its 2026–27 MAECI scholarships, offering funded study and research opportunities to international candidates. The application deadline is 26 March 2026. The programme, run by the Ital…

Mar 17, 2026
US Releases April Visa Bulletin with Updated Green Card Timelines
Immigration

US Releases April Visa Bulletin with Updated Green Card Timelines

The US Department of State has released the Visa Bulletin for April, setting out updated timelines for immigrant visa applicants preparing to submit documents to the National Visa Center.The bulletin provides guidance…

Mar 17, 2026
Israel Launches Master’s Scholarship Opportunity for Kenyan Students
Immigration

Israel Launches Master’s Scholarship Opportunity for Kenyan Students

Israel has launched a new academic initiative offering scholarships to Kenyan students for postgraduate studies in sustainable development and community leadership.The Israeli mission in Nairobi announced on Saturday…

Mar 14, 2026
UAE Allows Residents with Expired Visas to Return Without New Permits Until March 31
Immigration

UAE Allows Residents with Expired Visas to Return Without New Permits Until March 31

The United Arab Emirates will permit residents whose visas expired while they were abroad to return without applying for new entry permits, provided their residency lapsed on or after 28 February 2026. The temporary m…

Mar 13, 2026
US Introduces New Rules for Green Card Lottery Applications
Immigration

US Introduces New Rules for Green Card Lottery Applications

Applicants to the United States Diversity Visa (DV) lottery must now provide a valid, unexpired passport when submitting their applications, the Department of State announced on 10 March.The new requirement, effective…

Mar 13, 2026
US to Replace H-1B Visa Lottery With Wage-Based Selection Starting 2027
Immigration

US to Replace H-1B Visa Lottery With Wage-Based Selection Starting 2027

The United States will change how it allocates H-1B visas for the 2027 fiscal year, replacing the long-standing random lottery with a wage-weighted selection system run by US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCI…

Mar 12, 2026
KMTC in Talks With Canada to Create Jobs for Kenyan Health Graduates
Immigration

KMTC in Talks With Canada to Create Jobs for Kenyan Health Graduates

Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) has opened formal discussions with Canadian authorities aimed at creating employment pathways for its graduates in Canada, particularly in the field of health care assistance. The…

Mar 12, 2026
‹ NewerOlder stories ›