US Expands List of Kenyan Illegal Immigrants Facing Immediate Deportation to 45 as Trump Intensifies Immigration Crackdown
The administration of US President Donald Trump has expanded the number of Kenyan nationals identified for detention and deportation over alleged immigration violations from 15 to 45, according to newly updated records released by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
The latest figures mark a sharp increase in the number of Kenyans facing removal proceedings as Washington steps up enforcement measures targeting undocumented immigrants across the United States.
According to DHS data, the individuals are among a group of undocumented immigrants classified as priority cases for deportation due to criminal convictions or pending criminal allegations.
Their details appear in a database known as “Worst of the Worst”, an online portal launched in December last year to provide information on undocumented immigrants arrested or convicted of crimes across all 50 U.S. states.
The portal contains mugshots, countries of origin, and details of offences linked to those listed, as part of what the department describes as an effort to increase transparency regarding immigration enforcement operations.
A review of the updated records shows that the 45 Kenyan nationals have been linked to a range of serious offences, including drug trafficking, armed robbery, homicide, assault, child molestation, and cruelty to children.
Other crimes cited in the database include aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, making terror-related threats, money laundering, cheque forgery, fraud, kidnapping of a minor, violation of court orders, and possession of stolen property.
Several individuals on the list have also reportedly been accused or convicted of driving under the influence, domestic violence, robbery, and attempting to evade law enforcement authorities.
In a statement accompanying the database, DHS said the initiative was designed to provide the public with information on undocumented immigrants who have recently come into contact with the criminal justice system.
“The database increases transparency and informs the public about criminal illegal aliens who have been arrested or convicted of serious offences,” the department said.
The increase in the number of Kenyans appearing in the records comes as the Trump administration continues to pursue one of the most aggressive immigration enforcement campaigns in recent years.
Federal authorities have intensified workplace inspections, immigration raids, and detention operations aimed at identifying and removing individuals residing in the country illegally.
As part of the wider crackdown, the U.S. government has also introduced a self-deportation mobile application allowing undocumented immigrants to voluntarily leave the country before facing arrest or formal deportation proceedings.
Officials say the initiative is intended to streamline removals while reducing the costs associated with detention and enforcement operations.
To encourage participation, eligible migrants who choose voluntary departure may receive financial assistance of up to KSh387,000, alongside travel support to facilitate their return to their countries of origin.
The programme forms part of a broader strategy by the Trump administration to reduce the number of undocumented immigrants living in the United States while prioritising the removal of individuals with criminal records.
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