Kenyans Join Americans in Protests Against Trump’s Immigration Policies
Kenyans have joined thousands of immigrants in the United States to protest against President Donald Trump’s controversial immigration policies, particularly the mass deportations of undocumented immigrants.
In videos shared with newshub.co.ke, a Kenyan protestor, proudly draped in the national flag, was seen leading the demonstrations in the city of Denver, Colorado.
As he led the crowd, he could be heard chanting, “Power to the people,” a slogan that echoed through the night as supporters gathered for the protests.
The protests were diverse, with people of various ethnic backgrounds, including other African and Latino immigrants, joining the cause. The same Kenyan man, who had been at the forefront of the protests, was later captured on video addressing the growing crowd from a podium.
He passionately called out President Trump’s immigration policies and urged the protesters to show their solidarity. “As I finish up, I want you to raise your hands and say, ‘The people united can never be defeated,'” he shouted, and the crowd responded with loud and excited chants. In a true display of Kenyan spirit, the man encouraged the crowd to chant even louder.
“I can’t hear you. Let’s make it so loud that even Trump, sitting in the White House, starts wondering what’s going on,” he urged the crowd, amplifying their voices.
“Say it for your brother who has been deported, for your neighbour, your friend, your family, and for everyone here today.” His rallying cry sent waves of energy through the crowd, who continued to chant in unison.
The protesters, waving flags from their home countries, including the Mexican flag, made it clear that they were united in their fight against the mass deportations.
A placard reading, “Resist Trump’s Nightmare” could be seen swaying in the background, sending a strong message to the newly sworn-in president.
Trump’s inauguration on January 21 marked the beginning of a shift in US immigration policy. The president made it clear that fulfilling his campaign promise to deport undocumented immigrants was a top priority.
This promise left approximately 30,000 Kenyans, living in the United States without proper documentation, in a state of uncertainty.
On his first day in office, Trump signed 100 executive orders, ten of which were directly related to immigration, including measures to increase deportations.
In his 2024 campaign, Trump vowed to return “millions and millions” of undocumented immigrants, particularly those he considered “criminal aliens,” to their countries of origin.
This policy is expected to significantly impact the Kenyan community, as recent data shows that the US has been deporting an average of 68 Kenyans annually since 2018.
However, under Trump’s new policy, it is estimated that nearly three times that number could be deported in 2024 alone.
According to reports, the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has already identified 1,282 Kenyans among the 1.4 million non-citizens who are currently slated for deportation under the new policy.
This has left many members of the Kenyan diaspora in a state of fear and uncertainty, as they face the prospect of separation from their families and homes.
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