Four Kenyan nationals face deportation from U.S.
Jul 12, 2026·Location: New Orleans, LA
Country of origin: Kenya
Four Kenyan nationals—Newton Njuguna Githiri, Mohamed Chekchekani, Ian Mwangi Irungu, and Said Salat Yarow—are facing deportation from the United States after ICE determined they are removable under federal law. Githiri was arrested in New Orleans and is in removal proceedings after being convicted in Alabama of sexually abusing a child and burglary. Chekchekani is in ICE custody awaiting deportation to Kenya following convictions in Los Angeles for kidnapping a minor and RICO violations. Each man remains subject to immigration proceedings that could result in removal from the country.
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