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Kenyans warned of visa scams as travel demand hits record levels

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Kenyans warned against relying on intermediaries for visa appointments. [File, Standard]

Kenyans seeking visas are being targeted by fraudsters posing as agents who promise fast-tracked appointments in exchange for cash, exploiting a sharp rise in global travel demand.

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