Kenyans working in the United States under the H-1B visa program face potential job losses following an executive order by former US President Donald Trump. The order mandates that companies pay a processing fee of $100,000 (Ksh12.9 million) to employ foreign workers, making it significantly harder for Kenyans to retain or return to their jobs.

• Employers must pay a mandatory processing fee of $100,000 annually for each foreign worker.
• The order primarily affects sectors like IT and Computer Science, Consulting and Outsourcing, Engineering, and Healthcare, where many Kenyans hold H-1B visas.
• The rule, effective from September 21, aims to prioritize American workers and prevent wage undercutting, according to Trump.