Ethiopians account for 70% of undocumented migrants arrested in Kenya – reportEthiopian nationals top the list of 953 illegal and undocumented immigrants who were arrested in Kenya in the year to August 2025, accounting for 70.3 percent of all aliens, a new report has revealed. The Ethiopians are followed by Somalis, Burundians and Eritreans who were arrested between September 2024 and August 2025. He said the presence of illegal aliens and undocumented immigrants in Kenya is primarily driven by the country’s relatively advanced socio-economic conditions in the region, making it attractive for illegal aliens seeking economic, educational and social opportunities. The report also attributes the rising entry of illegal and undocumented immigrants to Kenya’s porous borders. The report states that smuggled persons during the period under review included Kenyans, Somalis, Ethiopians, Eritreans, Burundians, Rwandese, Congolese, Nigerians, Tanzanians and Ugandans.

Source: Daily Nation December 30, 2025 20:39 UTC