By IBRAHIM ORUKO More by this AuthorKenyans are now eligible to study, work and do business in the UK under a new immigration system that will treat people from every part of the world equally now that the UK has left the EU. The UK Home Office on Monday released more details on the country’s points-based immigration system, which will come into effect from January, 1 2021 after the transition period with the European Union has ended. “Brexit” formally took place on January 31, 2020 when the UK legally revoked its membership in the 28-nation EU. The new points-based system will also expand the skills threshold for skilled workers. The Global Talent Scheme also allows highly-skilled scientists and researchers to travel to the UK without a job offer.

Source: Daily Nation July 14, 2020 08:26 UTC