Nairobi, June 1 -- The United States Department of State has postponed the date for the increase of worldwide visa fees to June 17 from the earlier pronounced date of May 30, amid a public outcry that will see some applicants pay up to Ksh42,000 ($303) to acquire the travel document.

The increase of the fees in ranges between seven and 53 percent, which was first announced on May 3, was attributed to the rising costs of processing the travel document.

The categories affected include business and tourist visas (categories B1/B2S), students (F) and exchange visitor visas (J) which will increase from Ksh21,800 ($160) to Ksh25,206 ($185), while visas for temporary workers (H, L, O, P, Q, and R categories) will cost Ksh27,941 ($205) from Ksh...