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British Council Launches Scholarship for Language Teachers With Ksh3.9 Million Salary
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British Council Launches Scholarship for Language Teachers With Ksh3.9 Million Salary

The British Council has opened applications for its Language Teachers Training Scholarships for the 2026–27 academic year, offering professional training and an annual salary of £22,000 to successful applicants.The pr…

Feb 10, 2026
Employers Turn to L-1 Visas as H-1B Expenses Rise
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Employers Turn to L-1 Visas as H-1B Expenses Rise

US employers preparing for the March H-1B visa lottery face a sharply higher cost, with a new $100,000 fee applying to petitions for workers based outside the United States.The H-1B registration period opens on 4 Marc…

Feb 9, 2026
Government Addresses Missing Passport Series on eCitizen Platform
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Government Addresses Missing Passport Series on eCitizen Platform

The Ministry of Interior and National Administration has confirmed that passport applications will continue to be processed despite the temporary unavailability of A and B Series passport booklets on the eCitizen port…

Feb 6, 2026
US Opens Fulbright Scholarship Applications for Kenyans for 2027–2028
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US Opens Fulbright Scholarship Applications for Kenyans for 2027–2028

The United States has opened applications for the Fulbright Foreign Student Programme and the Fulbright Visiting Scholar Programme for Kenyan applicants for the 2027–2028 academic year, with a deadline of 20 April 202…

Feb 6, 2026
USCIS Shifts Focus from H-1B to EB-1A with Tougher Eligibility Standards
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USCIS Shifts Focus from H-1B to EB-1A with Tougher Eligibility Standards

The EB-1A green card category is facing stricter adjudication standards at the same time as new immigration initiatives and court rulings are reshaping how extraordinary-ability visas are evaluated in the United State…

Feb 5, 2026
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Green Card Holders Excluded From US Government-Backed Business Loans From March 1
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Green Card Holders Excluded From US Government-Backed Business Loans From March 1

The US Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced that, from 1 March, businesses with any legal permanent resident (LPR) ownership will no longer be eligible for SBA-backed loans.Under the revised rules, all di…

Feb 3, 2026
DHS Plans to Turn Massive US Warehouses Into Immigration Jails
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DHS Plans to Turn Massive US Warehouses Into Immigration Jails

The Trump administration is advancing a plan to convert dozens of warehouses across the United States into immigration detention centres, potentially increasing the nation's detention capacity to 80,000. The project…

Feb 2, 2026
H-1B Registration Fee Set to $215 as Startups Brace for Higher Sponsorship Costs
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H-1B Registration Fee Set to $215 as Startups Brace for Higher Sponsorship Costs

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has confirmed that the next H-1B visa registration window will open on 4 March, introducing changes that place greater emphasis on applicants’ qualificati…

Jan 31, 2026
Tourist Visas: The Risky Shortcut Trapping Kenyans Seeking Jobs in Australia
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Tourist Visas: The Risky Shortcut Trapping Kenyans Seeking Jobs in Australia

The Australian High Commission in Nairobi has warned Kenyans against fraudulent schemes that promise employment in Australia through tourist visas, cautioning that such arrangements are illegal and often lead to depor…

Jan 30, 2026
Australian High Commission Cautions Kenyans Over Fake Job and Visa Schemes
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Australian High Commission Cautions Kenyans Over Fake Job and Visa Schemes

The Australian High Commission in Nairobi has warned Kenyans against fraudulent job and visa schemes falsely claiming links to its officials, advising the public not to engage with such offers.The High Commission said…

Jan 29, 2026
What Every Naturalized US Citizen Should Know About Denaturalization
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What Every Naturalized US Citizen Should Know About Denaturalization

The Trump administration has instructed immigration authorities to sharply increase efforts to revoke US citizenship from naturalised Americans.US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) field offices have been t…

Jan 28, 2026
Texas Suspends New H-1B Visa Applications Across State Institutions
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Texas Suspends New H-1B Visa Applications Across State Institutions

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered state agencies and public universities to suspend new H-1B visa petitions, citing the need to prioritise employment for Texans in publicly funded roles.Under a directive issued t…

Jan 28, 2026
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Last Chance for Kenyans as Netherlands Ends RANGE Master’s Scholarships in 2026
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Last Chance for Kenyans as Netherlands Ends RANGE Master’s Scholarships in 2026

The Netherlands Embassy in Nairobi has confirmed that the September 2026 intake will be the final round for its fully funded RANGE Master’s scholarships for Kenyan professionals in geo-information and earth observatio…

Jan 28, 2026
US Population Hits 342 Million as Growth Slows to 0.5%
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US Population Hits 342 Million as Growth Slows to 0.5%

The United States population grew to nearly 342 million in 2025, with the annual growth rate falling to 0.5 percent, according to new estimates from the Census Bureau.The figures mark a sharp slowdown from 2024, when…

Jan 27, 2026
US Immigration Bill Proposes Scrapping OPT and Closing H-1B Residency Route
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US Immigration Bill Proposes Scrapping OPT and Closing H-1B Residency Route

US Representative Chip Roy has introduced the Pausing All Admissions Until Security Ensured (PAUSE) Act, a bill that aims to halt nearly all immigration to the United States until a set of stringent conditions are met…

Jan 26, 2026
Trump Moves to Slash ICE Body‑Camera Funding and Reduce Oversight
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Trump Moves to Slash ICE Body‑Camera Funding and Reduce Oversight

Two American citizens were shot dead by federal immigration officers in January, intensifying demands for greater accountability within the agencies.The most recent case involved intensive care nurse Alex Pretti, who…

Jan 26, 2026
How a Kenyan Man Allegedly Scammed Travellers of Sh51m While Posing as Canadian Diplomat
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How a Kenyan Man Allegedly Scammed Travellers of Sh51m While Posing as Canadian Diplomat

A Nairobi businessman has been charged with defrauding a travel agency of more than Sh51 million after allegedly posing as a Canadian diplomat to offer fraudulent visa services.Brian Reeves Obare appeared before the M…

Jan 24, 2026
H-1B Visa Fraud: Why US Authorities Are Carrying Out Surprise Site Visits
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H-1B Visa Fraud: Why US Authorities Are Carrying Out Surprise Site Visits

United States immigration authorities have begun conducting unannounced inspections of workplaces employing H-1B visa holders, intensifying enforcement of compliance requirements under the federal visa programme.The i…

Jan 23, 2026
ICE Detains Four Children, Including Five-Year-Old, in Minnesota
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ICE Detains Four Children, Including Five-Year-Old, in Minnesota

Immigration officials in Minnesota are facing scrutiny after school leaders reported that several children, including a five-year-old, were detained during recent operations by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (…

Jan 22, 2026
US Relaxes Re-Entry Requirements for R-1 Religious Workers
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US Relaxes Re-Entry Requirements for R-1 Religious Workers

The US Department of Homeland Security has removed the requirement for certain religious workers to remain outside the United States for one year before seeking re-entry after reaching the maximum period of stay on an…

Jan 20, 2026
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