Kenyans accused of informing on fellow citizens to US agents

Migrants stranded in Mexico, outside the facilities of the Mexican Commission for Refugee Assistance in the State of Mexico, waiting for an appointment to apply for a ''Visitor Card for Humanitarian Reasons'' to access health services and employment opportunities in Mexico while they are being assisted. [AFP]

United States President Donald Trump Executive Orders on mass deportation and funding cuts on the health sector has hit Kenyans who have reportedly resorted to snitching on each other to the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Over the past few days, some Kenyans living in The US have taken to social media platforms (Tiktok) claiming that the ICE was paying $750 (Sh96,900) to anyone who reports illegal immigrants for deportation, claims the enforcement dismissed as untrue.

“Contrary to rumors, ICE is not giving a $750 reward for tips in support of civil immigration enforcement objectives. Targeted enforcement operations are planned arrests of known criminal aliens who threaten national security or public safety,” ICE said in a statement.