Tuko reports that the US Green Card Lottery has published a list of East African countries whose citizens were selected for the 2026 Diversity Visa programme, including Kenya. The blurb indicates the selection covers multiple countries in the region and identifies Kenyans among those chosen, but provides no figures, eligibility rules, dates, or confirmation from US authorities. According to the source, the announcement concerns entrants for the 2026 programme rather than final immigrant visas.

The United States Diversity Visa programme, widely known as the Green Card Lottery, gives eligible applicants a chance to obtain permanent residence in the US. According to Legit.ng, the programme selects participants from countries with historically low immigration rates, offering a limited number of immigrant visas each year. Applicants must meet basic education or work experience requirements and submit entries during the official registration window. Selected winners must still pass background checks and consular interviews before receiving a green card.

Kenya is among Africa's leading beneficiaries of the United States Diversity Visa Lottery for 2026, with 3,949 Kenyans selected, according to Tuko. However, selection does not guarantee a green card, and fewer than half of those chosen are expected to successfully obtain one due to the vetting process and visa caps. Immigration experts advise selectees to follow proper application procedures and consult professionals to improve their chances of securing permanent residency.

The United States has confirmed that Diversity Visa (DV) lottery selections are announced in May, with interviews for selected applicants expected to begin in a specific month, according to Legit.ng. The DV programme, commonly known as the Green Card lottery, offers eligible applicants a pathway to permanent residency in the US. The report provides guidance for prospective applicants on the timeline for the 2026 DV programme.

The US State Department has released its 2026 Diversity Visa list, indicating that only one African country is ineligible for the Green Card Lottery, according to Tuko. The report does not name the excluded nation or explain the criteria in the provided blurb. The announcement affects prospective African applicants seeking US permanent residency through the annual diversity visa program.

The United States has outlined how applicants can verify whether they were selected for the 2026 Diversity Visa Programme, commonly called the Green Card Lottery. According to Legit.ng, the guidance explains the checking process for people who entered the lottery and are waiting to learn their status. The announcement concerns selection notification only and does not itself confirm that any individual applicant has received a visa.