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December 1, 2025
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U.S. to Wipe Immigration Fines for Kenyans Who ‘Self-Deport’ Under New Plan

U.S. to Wipe Immigration Fines for Kenyans Who ‘Self-Deport’ Under New Plan

Plans for an app allowing immigrants to deport themselves were met with resistance when it was first announced in March, but Trump's government remains adamant...

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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is offering an incentive program for Kenyans who voluntarily leave the United States, including clearing all civil fines. This initiative, initially announced by President Donald Trump, aims to encourage undocumented immigrants to "self-deport" through a structured and beneficial pathway.

  • Immigrants registered through an app will receive a USD 1000 (approximately Ksh129,000) exit bonus and cost-free travel arrangements.
  • The plan waives civil fines for overstaying and temporarily protects registrants from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions.
  • DHS Secretary Kristi Noem states this will save American taxpayers up to 70 percent, as deporting one person currently costs over Ksh2.1 million (USD17,000).

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