At least 52 Kenyans have been named in a United States Department of Homeland Security immigration enforcement compilation as the administration of President Donald Trump intensifies its crackdown on foreign nationals.
The development comes as the US State Department announced that it had revoked more than 300,000 visas during Trump’s second term, citing efforts to strengthen national security and enforce immigration laws.
State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott announced the figures, saying the administration had revoked visas at a faster pace than any previous government.
“With over 300,000 revocations, the Trump administration has revoked visas at a faster pace than any administration in history,” Pigott said.
He added that the government would continue taking action to protect US borders and national security.
The State Department has cited criminal activity, immigration violations, fraud and conduct considered a threat to public safety among the reasons for visa cancellations.
However, details of the individual cases involving the 52 Kenyans have not been fully disclosed, making it unclear what specific circumstances led to their inclusion in the enforcement compilation.
The announcement has also drawn attention to the administration’s expanded scrutiny of visa holders, including the examination of social media activity as part of its vetting procedures.
Pigott said US authorities were reviewing online activity to ensure that foreign nationals were properly assessed, noting that screening could continue even after a visa had been issued.
The latest figures have raised questions about the implications of the crackdown for Kenyans living in the United States, particularly those whose immigration status may be subject to review.
A separate report published in September indicated that 49 Kenyans had been listed in a Department of Homeland Security database identifying foreign nationals facing immigration enforcement action. The difference between the figures reported in September and October has not been fully explained.
Being named in an immigration enforcement database does not, by itself, establish that a person has been deported or that their visa has been revoked. The available information does not confirm that the 52 Kenyans have been physically returned to Kenya.
The US administration has maintained that it will continue reviewing visa holders and taking enforcement action against individuals found to have violated immigration requirements or posed security concerns.
