No easy visa, no easy life: Young Kenyans navigate education and work in US

A creek against a blue sky and church steeple leads to a downtown area of suburban Maryland in the US.

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In a world where migration bans are tightening and visa hurdles are becoming steeper, many young Kenyans are finding it increasingly difficult to build careers abroad. 

Companies willing to hire entry-level foreigners must navigate complex, expensive regulations, often paying thousands of dollars in fees for a single work permit.

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