U.S. President Donald Trump issued a new directive pausing all immigration applications for immigrants from 19 non-European countries, though Kenya was notably spared. This development coincided with President William Ruto's visit to the U.S. on Trump's invitation, amid fears of a wider travel ban.

• The new directive affects immigration applications, including green card and citizenship processing, from 19 non-European nations.
• Kenya was spared from the latest immigration ban, coinciding with President William Ruto's visit to the U.S.
• The order cited national security and public safety concerns, impacting countries like Somalia, Burundi, Chad, and Eritrea.