KENYAN DOCUMENT TRANSLATION
Kenyan Diploma Translation for USCIS
A certified translation of a Kenyan diploma (Degree Certificate / Diploma) for USCIS costs about $15–25 and is delivered in 24–48 hours, with a signed Certificate of Accuracy that meets 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3). Translation HelpDesk uses native English and Swahili (Kiswahili)-speaking specialists, and if USCIS rejects our translation we fix it free and cover your resubmission fee.
Updated July 11, 2026 · Reviewed by Victor Luján, Founder — certified translations since 2018
WHAT WE TRANSLATE
The Kenyan Diploma (Degree Certificate / Diploma)
A Kenyan degree certificate is conferred by the individual university, such as the University of Nairobi, Kenyatta University, JKUAT, or Moi, not by a central ministry; the Commission for University Education (CUE) only accredits programs and equates foreign qualifications. The parchment names the graduand, the award (for example 'Bachelor of Commerce'), and the classification: First Class Honours, Second Class Honours (Upper or Lower Division), or Pass. It bears the university crest, the Vice-Chancellor's and Academic Registrar's signatures, often a Latin motto, and the conferment date from the graduation ceremony. Text is English aside from any Latin. For an EB-2, H-1B, or I-140 filing, the certificate alone rarely suffices, so pair it with the transcript for a credential evaluation. Our certified translation renders any Latin motto, transcribes the embossed seal and both signatures, and preserves the exact degree title and honours class word-for-word, so an evaluator can map it to a U.S. bachelor's equivalent without ambiguity or a downgrade in classification.
WHO ISSUES IT
Where Your Kenyan Diploma Comes From
Kenyan diplomas are issued by the awarding school or university itself — the exact office and registration system are described above. Kenya has not joined the Hague Apostille Convention, so no apostille is available. Full Kenya apostille & authentication guidance →
USCIS REQUIREMENTS
How USCIS Wants Your Kenyan Diploma Translated
For your Kenyan diploma, USCIS requires a complete English translation of everything on the page — the issuing office’s details, seals, and any marginal notes included — plus a signed certification of accuracy under 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3). Machine translation cannot sign that certification. We reproduce the document's exact layout so an officer can compare it line by line against your Kenyan original.
WATCH OUT FOR
Common Kenyan Diploma Pitfalls
Kenyan diplomas should have institution names, degree titles, and honors transliterated and labeled rather than 'converted' to a US equivalent — that judgment belongs to the credential evaluator (WES/NACES), not the translator.
Native Kenyan Specialist
A native speaker of your document's language handles it — not a generalist or a machine.
Format-Matched to the Original
The original layout, seals, and stamps reproduced in position.
USCIS Acceptance Guaranteed
If USCIS rejects it citing the translation, we fix it free and cover your resubmission fee.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Kenyan diploma translation cost?
A standard Kenyan diploma is typically $15-25 total, certified and formatted, delivered in 24-48 hours. Pricing is $0.05 per word; longer or multi-page documents are quoted exactly before you pay.
Is your Kenyan diploma translation accepted by USCIS?
Yes. Every translation includes a signed Certificate of Accuracy meeting 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3). If USCIS rejects it citing the translation, we correct it free and reimburse your resubmission fee.
My Kenyan certificate is already in English — do I still need a translation for USCIS?
Often not. English is an official language in Kenya, so most modern CRS and Registrar-issued certificates are in English and USCIS accepts them as-is. A certified translation is required only for the portions in Swahili or Arabic — common on Kadhi-court, customary, or older handwritten records — and for any document not fully in English. When any foreign-language content appears, USCIS requires a certified English translation, and we can supply a free 250-word sample so you can see exactly what needs translating.
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