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President Donald Trump’s latest immigration policies have put over 1,200 undocumented Kenyans living in the United States at risk of deportation. 

Since his return to office on January 20, 2025, Trump has enacted strict measures to address illegal immigration. 

These policies focus on streamlining the removal of individuals without proper documentation, marking a significant shift in the US immigration system.

As of late 2024, records from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) showed that more than 1.4 million noncitizens in the US had final orders of removal. 

Among them, 1,282 were Kenyans. This group represents part of the broader African migrant population, which has also been targeted under these measures. 

Countries with larger numbers of undocumented migrants, such as Nigeria and Ghana, are similarly affected.

Trump’s policies emphasize mass deportations, raising concerns among Kenyans living in the US and their families back home. 

The United States remains the largest source of remittances to Kenya, contributing more than half of all inflows. 

In 2024, remittances from Kenyans abroad totaled KSh 640 billion, playing a vital role in supporting families and boosting the economy. 

Deporting undocumented Kenyans could significantly disrupt this financial support.

While the US government is pushing to accelerate deportations, several factors could slow the process. 

Noncitizens facing removal orders have the option to seek relief through asylum or other legal protections, such as the Convention Against Torture. 

If these protections are granted, ICE cannot proceed with their deportation. 

Additionally, deportations are often delayed when foreign governments fail to cooperate. 

Countries are required to confirm the citizenship of deportees, issue travel documents, and arrange for their return. 

Kenya’s level of cooperation could influence how quickly these deportations proceed.

The potential deportation of Kenyans comes at a time when economic hardships are already affecting many families in the country. 

For those living in the US, the fear of separation from their families and the loss of their livelihoods adds to the anxiety surrounding Trump’s policies.