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Mosiria appeals to Ruto to help Kenyans facing deportation in the US
20th September, 2026 07:19 AM
Nairobi County Chief Officer for Customer Engagement Geoffrey Mosiria has appealed to President William Ruto to intervene diplomatically for Kenyans facing deportation from the United States.
Mosiria appealed in a post shared on his Instagram page on Saturday, September 19, 2026, expressing concern about Kenyans who could lose the businesses, investments, and lives they have built in the US if they are removed from the country.
His remarks come amid intensified immigration enforcement in the US, where Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests reached nearly 51,000 in August 2026, according to preliminary government data reviewed by Reuters. Deportations, however, remained at about 1,200 per day during the same period.
Mosiria asks Ruto to engage Trump
Mosiria said reports about deportation actions affecting Kenyans had raised concerns, particularly for those who have spent years establishing themselves in the US.
He argued that deportation could affect more than immigration status, as some of those facing removal may have families, businesses, savings and other investments in the country. “I have seen some media reports indicating that Kenyans are among the nationals affected by deportation actions in the United States,” Mosiria wrote.
He then appealed to Ruto to raise the matter with US President Donald Trump and explore options for Kenyans who may be able to regularise their immigration status as he heads to New York for the 81st UNGA summit.
“I kindly appeal to our President, H.E. William Ruto, to diplomatically engage with the U.S. President, Donald Trump, on this matter and explore possible solutions that can allow Kenyans without legal documentation to regularise their stay where possible,” he said.
Concern over Kenyans with families and businesses
Mosiria also highlighted the difficulties that could follow if Kenyans who have lived in the US for years are deported. He said some may have built families, businesses and investments during their time abroad, making their removal a major disruption to their lives.
“Deporting Kenyans back to Kenya may create additional challenges, especially for those who have established families, businesses, and investments in the United States,” he stated.
Calls for diplomatic dialogue
Mosiria said a discussion between Kenya and the US could help address the concerns of affected Kenyans while maintaining relations between the two countries.
He called for a diplomatic approach that would consider the circumstances of Kenyans facing removal and the lives they have established abroad.
“A constructive dialogue between the two governments can help protect the interests and dignity of affected Kenyans while strengthening the relationship between Kenya and the United States,” he said.
Mosiria’s appeal comes as immigration enforcement remains a major issue in the US, with deportation policies also facing legal challenges. On Friday, September 18, 2026, a US federal appeals court rejected a Trump administration policy that allowed migrants to be rapidly deported to third countries without a meaningful opportunity to raise safety concerns.
For Mosiria, the focus is on ensuring that Kenyans affected by the immigration crackdown have their circumstances considered and that Kenya explores diplomatic options with the US government.
