Kenyans exposed as illegal aliens sneak in at will

He added that the immigrants are paid as little as Sh1,000 per month while Kenyans demanded about Sh4,000. The Nation learnt that the immigrants get into the country through illegal routes along the border at Lunga-Lunga and Taveta. Police said that there has been some laxity, but added that they have beefed up security and sealed all the illegal entry points.

Kwale police commander Nelson Okioga said that early this month, 47 Ethiopians who were trying to cross to Tanzania were arrested at the Lunga-Lunga border point. Mr Okioga said the group was seized following a tip off from members of the public.

In Taita-Taveta, police boss Herbert Khaemba said that cases of foreigners entering the country illegally through the Taveta border have reduced significantly. “We have increased police patrols at the border. In the last two months, we have arrested very few people from Tanzania who try to enter our country without valid documents,” said Mr Khaemba.