President Donald Trump has moved to expand visa screening to social media, targeting foreign journalists and students. Although the US State Department already collects social media handles from many student visa applicants, the new requirement goes further by mandating that the accounts themselves be open and visible during inspection. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has been unambiguous about the administration's position, stating that "a visa is a privilege, not a right." International students, including Kenyans on F-1 visas, will now generally be admitted for a maximum of four years, tied to the duration of their academic programme, with extensions subject to heavier scrutiny. For Kenyan and other African students, the shortened timeline compresses the period available to complete degrees, pursue internships, or transition to work authorisation.