The United States government has announced plans to deport 15 Kenyan nationals convicted of serious crimes, as part of the Trump administration’s intensified crackdown on immigrants deemed “dangerous.” The deportees are listed on a newly launched public platform by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), known as the “Worst of the Worst.” The database provides names, mugshots, countries of origin, and details of convictions, focusing on violent crimes, sexual offences, gang activity, drug trafficking, and organized crime. DHS Secretary Kristi Noem said the initiative reflects a direct order from President Trump to prioritize the removal of high-risk offenders.
The announcement has raised concern among Kenyan diaspora communities and families in Nairobi who rely on remittances from the United States. Advocates warn that publicizing offenders could increase pressure and scrutiny on immigrant populations nationwide. The DHS database currently lists hundreds of thousands of cases, aiming to increase transparency around immigration enforcement and justify the scale of recent deportations. Observers describe the move as a significant escalation of U.S. immigration policies, intensifying scrutiny on undocumented communities.
