Trump Triples Number of Kenyans Flagged for Deportation to 45 on Worst of Worst List

The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has expanded the number of Kenyan nationals identified for detention and deportation from 15 to 45, highlighting a significant escalation in its ongoing immigration enforcement campaign.

According to data released by the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Kenyans are among undocumented immigrants classified as priority cases for removal due to alleged criminal convictions or pending criminal records.

The individuals appear in the DHS “Worst of Worst” database, an online portal launched in December 2025 to track undocumented immigrants arrested or convicted of crimes across the United States. The platform contains information such as photographs, countries of origin, and details of alleged offenses.

A review of the records shows that the 45 Kenyan nationals have been linked to a range of serious offenses, including drug trafficking, armed robbery, homicide, aggravated assault, child-related offenses, money laundering, fraud, kidnapping, and terror-related threats. Other cases involve domestic violence, driving under the influence, receiving stolen property, forgery, and violations of court orders.

DHS says the database was created to improve transparency and provide the public with information on undocumented immigrants facing enforcement action.

The increase comes amid a broader crackdown on illegal immigration under the Trump administration, which has intensified arrests, detentions, and deportation efforts across the country.

As part of the initiative, the U.S. government has also introduced a self-deportation mobile application that allows undocumented immigrants to voluntarily leave the country before being subjected to arrest or formal removal proceedings.

Authorities say the programme includes financial assistance and travel support for eligible participants. Reports indicate that incentives of up to Ksh387,000 are available to qualifying individuals who choose voluntary departure.

The latest development underscores Washington’s increasingly aggressive approach to immigration enforcement, with foreign nationals living in the U.S. without legal status facing heightened scrutiny and a greater likelihood of detention or deportation.