Topic: Immigration Department
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State scrambles to recover 900 missing birth certificates in fresh 'clerical blunder'
Oct 15, 2024 at 11:39 AM
In a startling revelation, the government has called for the immediate return of 900 birth certificates after a clerical mishap at the Mutomo Registration Office rendered them inva...
Passport glitch at Nyayo House gives applicants chest pains yet again
May 01, 2024 at 11:08 AM
Kenyan citizens seeking passports face renewed frustration as a system failure disrupts normal operations at the Immigration Department....
Kenyans to receive their passports in 3 days by end of 2024, Kindiki now pledges
Apr 18, 2024 at 06:54 PM
In a significant move aimed at addressing long-standing issues plaguing the acquisition of Kenyan passports, the government has announced comprehensive measures to streamline the p...
State acquires 2 new printers, aims for 1 million passports, 3 million IDs in 2024
Apr 12, 2024 at 06:31 PM
Kenyans are poised for a significant enhancement in passport and ID issuance processes as the Immigration and Citizen Services Department has unveiled ambitious plans to significan...
Govt bows to pressure, revokes gazette notice on critical document charges
Nov 15, 2023 at 11:01 AM
The state has withdrawn the controversial gazette notice that announced substantial increases in charges for critical documents such as identity cards, passports, and government st...
Kindiki launches 30-day Rapid Results Initiative to clear huge passport backlog
Sep 19, 2023 at 07:33 PM
The Kenyan government has embarked on a comprehensive effort to expedite the distribution of thousands of uncollected passports through a 30-day Rapid Results Initiative (RRI) star...
CS Kindiki promises dramatic reduction in passport queues at Nyayo House
Sep 09, 2023 at 03:14 PM
Interior CS Kithure Kindiki announced on Friday that the queues at the Immigration Department for passports are growing shorter, signifying a notable transformation in the departme...
Kithure Kindiki's tough warning as he bulldozes key reforms at Nyayo House
Sep 01, 2023 at 05:19 PM
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki on Friday visited Nyayo House, the headquarters of the Immigration Department, for the second day to monitor operations and order a crack...
Govt plans private leasing to clear passport backlog amidst machine failures
Aug 28, 2023 at 09:10 PM
The Kenyan government is set to embark on a pioneering initiative to lease high-capacity passport printing machines from private investors, aiming to address a significant backlog ...
Immigration Department takes drastic steps to expedite passport processing
Aug 28, 2023 at 02:05 PM
In a bid to address the long-standing concerns over delays in passport processing, the Kenyan Immigration Department has taken a pivotal step by extending its working hours for pas...
Immigration Department addresses passport processing delays amid corruption allegations
Aug 25, 2023 at 06:48 PM
The Directorate of Immigration Services has taken steps to address concerns over extended processing times for passports, while also defending itself against allegations of corrupt...
Ombudsman calls for Department of Immigration to refund overpayments to passport applicants
Jun 06, 2023 at 06:24 PM
The Commission on Administrative Justice has released an investigation report, shedding light on alleged unfair practices in passport issuance by the Department of Immigration....
Passport printing woes continue as machines break down again at Nyayo House
Jun 06, 2023 at 12:00 PM
Kenyans eagerly awaiting the issuance of passports are set to face further delays as the government announces yet another breakdown of printing machines at Nyayo House....
Kenyans reminded of fast-approaching deadline for use of their old passports
Oct 17, 2022 at 01:18 PM
The Ministry of Interior and Co-ordination of National Government has issued a statement reminding Kenyans about phasing out of the old-generation passport....
Immigration Department states last date Kenyans can use old-generation passport
Sep 22, 2022 at 01:29 PM
Kenya will phase out the old-generation passport and migrate fully to the new East African Community (EAC) biometric e-passport....
Kibicho addresses fears surrounding Huduma Bill and effect on Immigration Department
Mar 17, 2022 at 08:49 PM
The Principal Secretary for Interior Karanja Kibicho has addressed fears that the Huduma Bill that is before the parliament will do away with the immigration department....
Immigration provides special desk to process urgent passport applications
Oct 01, 2021 at 07:57 AM
The Directorate of Immigration Services has rolled out a new service that will see urgent issuing of passports at Nyayo House....
Interior PS Karanja Kibicho denies involvement in DP William Ruto failed Uganda trip
Aug 04, 2021 at 10:19 PM
The Principal Secretary, State Department of Interior and Citizen Services Karanja Kibicho has denied the involvement of his office in DP Ruto’s fiasco at Wilson Airport on Monda...
Kenyans to enjoy doorstep passport delivery services by the Immigration Department through Posta Kenya
Jun 05, 2021 at 11:14 AM
The Immigration Department of Kenya will have your passport delivered to you at your doorstep by Posta Kenya....
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