02/07/2025
According to US Census Bureau data, about 0.4% of Kenyans in the US serve in the military, ranking first among African immigrant groups, followed by Ghanaians at 0.3%.
Many Kenyan-born soldiers have joined various branches of the US military, including the Army and Air Force. Some have gained recognition through programs like the US Army World Class Athlete Program, with notable athletes such as Paul Chelimo, Shadrack Kipchirchir, and Leonard Korir, who used military service as a pathway to US citizenship and Olympic competition.
Credit: Abdikarim Hussein