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Travel agencies warn of unexplained United Arab Emirates visa denials for Kenyans below 40
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 04, 2025

Several applicants have reported having their visa requests denied, sparking confusion and frustration among families and travel agents.

Why Germany struggles to attract African skilled workers
DW News  |  Jun 28, 2025

Germany is desperate for foreign skilled workers. But despite its revamped consular services website and special visa programme, few workers are reloc...

South Africa's EFF leader Julius Malema denied visa, banned from UK over 'extremist' views
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 19, 2025

In a letter dated June 17, the UK Home Office informed Julius Malema that his public support for Hamas amid its ongoing conflict with Israel was a key...

US to screen social media for all student visa applicants
XINHUA  |  Jun 19, 2025

The screening will apply to both new and returning student visa applicants, and applicants who refuse to set their social media accounts' privacy sett...

Uganda activates emergency evacuation plan for citizens in Iran, Israel amid escalating conflict
Mwangi Maina  |  Jun 18, 2025

The ministry confirmed that 48 Ugandan students are currently being safely evacuated from Tehran and emphasised that efforts are ongoing to ensure the...

Germany to end visa appeal process on July 1, forcing rejected applicants to court
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 13, 2025

The German Federal Foreign Office announced the decision, stating it aims to speed up the processing of tourist, student and skilled worker visas, whi...

Kenyan UK Visa applicants face new biometric, document rules
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 06, 2025

VFS Global said it is expanding waiting areas, adjusting passport collection procedures, and revising entry protocols after receiving complaints from...

No country is being targeted, UK says, as visa rules tighten
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 14, 2025

The High Commission clarified that London is not targeting Kenya or any specific country in its new immigration proposals.

Somalia approves visa-free entry deal with Egypt for diplomatic passport holders
Hassan Mohamed  |  Apr 10, 2025

Somalia and Egypt have long enjoyed cordial relations. Both nations are members of the Arab League and maintain diplomatic missions in each other’s ca...

South Sudan President Kiir fires foreign minister amid US row and political tensions
Mwangi Maina  |  Apr 10, 2025

The diplomatic wrangle with US comes at a time when the government is also facing internal political strain over the continuing house arrest of First...

South Sudan says US visa revocation was a result of denying entry to non-citizen
Reuters  |  Apr 08, 2025

US President Donald Trump's administration has taken aggressive measures to increase immigration enforcement, including the repatriation of people dee...

US cancels all South Sudan visas due to country's failure to repatriate its citizens
Reuters  |  Apr 06, 2025

US President Donald Trump's administration has taken aggressive measures to ramp up immigration enforcement, including the repatriation of people deem...

Kenyans warned against fake job agencies exploiting Malaysia 30-day visa-free policy
Charles Adinda  |  Jan 23, 2025

Moru said the 30-day visa-free entry is based on a bilateral arrangement of reciprocity, calling on Kenyans to respect the agreement by observing the...

Kenyan passport's status drops slightly in latest Henley Index global ranking
Charles Adinda  |  Jan 10, 2025

Despite the drop, Kenya's passport remains relatively strong within the African continent, ranking eighth in the region.

Kenya drops to 46th position in Africa Visa Openness Index amid criticism of new system
Amina Wako  |  Nov 25, 2024

Rwanda, Benin, Seychelles, and Gambia tied for first place, each achieving a perfect score of 1.0 by allowing visa-free access to all African national...

Italian embassy suspends issuance of Schengen visas from Mogadishu
Mwangi Maina  |  Sep 25, 2024

This decision highlights growing global attention on visa policies, migration, and security concerns.

Africans who apply for Schengen visas face high rejection rates – migration scholar explains why
The Conversation  |  Sep 21, 2024

Of the top 10 countries with high Schengen visa rejection rates in 2022, seven were from Africa. Among these were Algeria, Guinea-Bissau, Nigeria and...

US imposes visa restrictions on South Sudan individuals, State Dept says
Reuters  |  Aug 30, 2024

UN missions there have said South Sudanese authorities are holding up United Nations fuel tankers over a tax dispute, jeopardising the delivery of mil...

Govt to address visa processing hurdles through international labour agreements
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 22, 2024

Mwadime also disclosed that they are finalising agreements with countries like Germany to speed up visa processing for Kenyan professionals.

Sudanese students find solace in Rwanda after war disrupts learning at home
Gahigi Moses  |  Aug 19, 2024

The Sudanese community in Rwanda has been growing, with students joining universities in the East African country.

African students face rising visa denial rates in the US and Europe
Amina Wako  |  Aug 04, 2024

Citizens of the 26 member states within Europe’s Schengen area enjoy borderless access, while most travellers from elsewhere require visas.

Kenya to host major international conferences as Cabinet gives nod
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 11, 2024

During a cabinet meeting chaired by President William Ruto on Tuesday, the Cabinet emphasised the importance of these efforts in enhancing Kenya's glo...

Senators launch probe into Kenya's visa-free system
Barack Oduor  |  May 30, 2024

The review will also unearth the revenue generated by the government since the commencement of the policy on January 1, 2024.

Ethiopia offers free visa extensions to over 15,000 Sudanese refugees
Bashir Mohammed  |  May 25, 2024

This comes amid a surge in the number of Sudanese refugees arriving in Ethiopia, with over 50,000 residing in camps across the country, predominantly...

US Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman clarifies visa denial reasons
Abdirahman Khalif  |  May 16, 2024

The Ambassador said they have to be cautious with visa issuing as they may give it to individuals likely to harm the United States.

Ethiopia criticises EU visa suspension for its nationals
Foreign Reporter  |  May 01, 2024

While the council has indicated that these suspensions are temporary, no specific end date has been provided.

Family mourns 6-year-old girl who drowned in Mombasa
Farhiya Hussein  |  Apr 16, 2024

Witnesses said the girl left the swimming pool child area heading to the adult side, slipped into the deep end and drowned.

Kenya records 40 per cent rise in foreign visitors after abolishing visa requirement
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 07, 2024

Immigration and Citizen Services PS Julius Bitok now says that the country has received more than 350,000 visitors to the country since the new policy...

Visa-free Kenya: Surge in visitors recorded after policy change
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 29, 2024

Last year, President William Ruto announced that Kenya would become a “visa-free country” and existing requirements would be waived in January this ye...

School pool attendant detained for seven days after pupil's death
Joseph Ndunda  |  Feb 23, 2024

Detective Constable Clare Wafula of Parklands DCI offices said she is investigating a case of neglect of official duty against Geoffrey Opala and want...

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