Trump's Blanket Visa Bans on 19 Countries Goes into Effect
Last week, US President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order that fully or partially suspends the entry of nationals from 19 countries, most of them African countries, from Monday [...]
Trump Administration Suspends New Student Visa Appointments, Plans Social Media Vetting
The U.S. Government has halted the scheduling of new student and exchange visitor visa appointments at its consulates worldwide, as the State Department prepares to implement enhanced social media screening [...]Kenyans Lose KSh 234.7Mn as Schengen Visa Rejections Hit 29%
Out of over 60,000 Kenyans who applied for Schengen Visas in 2024, 18,899 faced rejection and lost an estimated KSh 234.7 million in total fees, according to new data from [...]Kenya's Diplomatic Missions Hit by Funds Delay, Poor Buildings
Kenya’s image abroad is at risk following delayed disbursements of funds, poorly maintained diplomatic mission buildings and lack of security guards, the Auditor-General says in the 2023/24 audit report. “In [...]Kenya Eases ETA Visa Requirements for Africans
Kenya is rolling back the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) requirement for travellers from other African countries except Somalia and Libya in order to boost the efficiency of the [...]Africa’s Most Powerful Passports in 2025
The Henley Passport Index, a global authority on passport rankings, has revealed its 2025 list of the most powerful passports worldwide. Here's a look at the top-performing African passports on [...]
Canada to Reduce Immigration Significantly' For the Next Two Years-PM Trudeau
Ottawa, Canada, has said that it will reduce immigration into the country significantly' for the next two years, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Thursday while announcing the Canada's 2025-2027 [...]
Australia Appoints VFS Global to Provide Visa Biometrics Collection in Kenya, Sub-Saharan Africa
The department of Home Affairs, Australia has appointed VFS Global to provide biometric collection services for Sub-Saharan Africa, VFS Global said in a statement on Wednesday. This is in addition [...]Kenya Warns Against Travel to Myanmar as Slavery System Escalates
Kenya's embassy in Bangkok, Thailand, has warned Kenyans for the umpteenth time against travel to Myanmar, which is currently engaged in a prolonged conflict that has created an environment conducive [...]
