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4,459 Kenyans seek greener pastures in US

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The number of Kenyans migrating to the United States (US) under the green card initiative is set to rise this year amid a worsening economic crisis that has resulted in diminishing job opportunities.

According to a US State Department bulletin, Kenyans were allocated 4,459 permanent visas under the DV-2025 Diversity Visa Lottery programme.

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