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Kenyan students face hard times in UK

Thousands of Kenyan students come to the UK for studies. Many gain qualifications and return home, but others fall on hard times because of finances and immigration rules. They also fall prey to British conmen, often being forced to do things against their will, writes SHAMLAL PURI.

When Kenyan students come to the UK for further studies, they have dreams of a successful life after completing their degrees, but many end up falling on hard times, a situation that also worries the diaspora parents here.

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