Topic: Passport
Government Suspends Bookings For Passport Collection
The government says the suspension is part of the Directorate’s ongoing efforts to clear the backlog of unprinted passports, which has been a persistent challenge due to the high demand for services.
The government says the suspension is part of the Directorate’s ongoing efforts to clear the backlog of unprinted passports, which has been a persistent challenge due to the high demand for services.
New Counter To Fasten Passport Issuance For Kenyans Seeking Jobs Abroad
In line with President William Ruto's recent directive, the Immigration and Citizen Services Department has launched dedicated Migrant Labour counters to expedite passport applications.
In line with President William Ruto's recent directive, the Immigration and Citizen Services Department has launched dedicated Migrant Labour counters to expedite passport applications.
Applicants Not Required To Book Appointment For Passport Collection, Govt
Applicants will now receive a notification from the Immigration Department confirming that their application has been processed and their passports have been printed.
Applicants will now receive a notification from the Immigration Department confirming that their application has been processed and their passports have been printed.
Ruto Announces Quick Passport Processing For Kenyans Securing Jobs Abroad
President William Ruto revealed that over 1,000 Kenyans leave the country each week for job opportunities abroad.
President William Ruto revealed that over 1,000 Kenyans leave the country each week for job opportunities abroad.
Passport Issuance Drops By 5.2% In 2023-KNBS Report
According to KNBS, passport issuance in Kenya dropped by 5.2 percent in 2023 due to printing machine breakdowns that impacted production.
According to KNBS, passport issuance in Kenya dropped by 5.2 percent in 2023 due to printing machine breakdowns that impacted production.
Nairobi Immigration Office To Open On Saturday For Passport Collection
The Immigration office has welcomed Kenyans who got notifications to collect their passports to do so on sartuday at the Nyayo House.
The Immigration office has welcomed Kenyans who got notifications to collect their passports to do so on sartuday at the Nyayo House.
National Assembly Recommends Passport Printing With 3 Days
The National Assembly has recommended that Kenyans applying for passports receive the travel document within three days of submitting their application.
The National Assembly has recommended that Kenyans applying for passports receive the travel document within three days of submitting their application.
Interior CS Kindiki Says 724,000 Passport Backlog Cleared
The government has announced that all 724,000 passports in the historical backlog, which accumulated between June 2021 and March 2024, have been printed.
The government has announced that all 724,000 passports in the historical backlog, which accumulated between June 2021 and March 2024, have been printed.
Passport Processing To Take 3 Days Starting From November 1st, CS Kindiki Says
The Directorate of Immigration in the Ministry of Interior and National Administration has received two new printers as it seeks to end long-standing passport issuance delays.
The Directorate of Immigration in the Ministry of Interior and National Administration has received two new printers as it seeks to end long-standing passport issuance delays.
Kenyans To Get Passports Within 21 Days Starting May, Kindiki
Prof. Kithure Kindiki has announced that, effective May 1, 2024, Kenyans applying for passports will acquire the travel documents within 21 days of application.
Prof. Kithure Kindiki has announced that, effective May 1, 2024, Kenyans applying for passports will acquire the travel documents within 21 days of application.
Immigration Department Receives 112,700 Passport Booklets
The government has announced that the Directorate of Immigration Services has received an additional 112,700 passport booklets to address passport delays in the country
The government has announced that the Directorate of Immigration Services has received an additional 112,700 passport booklets to address passport delays in the country
Immigration Department To Commission 2 New Printers By April
The government has announced that the Immigration Department is set to Commission two new passport printers to increase output following a spike in demand.
The government has announced that the Immigration Department is set to Commission two new passport printers to increase output following a spike in demand.
Kenyans To Get Passports Within 21 Days Starting April – PS Bitok
PS Bitok announced on Wednesday that Kenya will receive two new passport printers to implement their plan by the end of March
PS Bitok announced on Wednesday that Kenya will receive two new passport printers to implement their plan by the end of March
Kenyans Will Soon Get Passports Within A Month- Government
Immigration and Citizens Services Principal Secretary Prof. Julius Bitok says the government has implemented measures to ensure Kenyans applying for passports get them within one month.
Immigration and Citizens Services Principal Secretary Prof. Julius Bitok says the government has implemented measures to ensure Kenyans applying for passports get them within one month.
Over 58,000 Passports Await Collection As Gov’t Intensifies Printing To Clear Backlog
According to a statement issued on Tuesday by Immigration Principal Secretary Julius Bitok, the highest number of uncollected passports is in Nairobi where 24,613 applicants are yet to pick their travel documents.
According to a statement issued on Tuesday by Immigration Principal Secretary Julius Bitok, the highest number of uncollected passports is in Nairobi where 24,613 applicants are yet to pick their travel documents.
Passport Saga: Kenyans With Urgent Needs Asked To Go For 50-Page Passport
The government has revealed that the delay in passport issuing is due to the unavailability of 34-page passport booklets.
The government has revealed that the delay in passport issuing is due to the unavailability of 34-page passport booklets.
Kenyan Passport Ranked 6th Strongest In Africa, 67th Globally
The Kenyan passport has been ranked 6th strongest in Africa and 67th globally, together with Malawi, according to the latest data compiled by the Henley Passport Index.
The Kenyan passport has been ranked 6th strongest in Africa and 67th globally, together with Malawi, according to the latest data compiled by the Henley Passport Index.
Government Amends Citizen And Immigration Regulation To Support Visa-Free Rollout
The government has amended the Citizen and Immigration Regulation, 2023, to support the implementation of a visa-free regime.
The government has amended the Citizen and Immigration Regulation, 2023, to support the implementation of a visa-free regime.
Nyayo House Madness! Passport Nightmare Back Despite CS Kindiki's Reassurance
Kenyans are dealing with long lines and passport delays at the Nyayo house barely three months after the interior CS assured kenyans that things had been reformed.
Kenyans are dealing with long lines and passport delays at the Nyayo house barely three months after the interior CS assured kenyans that things had been reformed.
MP Didmus Barasa Slams Gov’t Over Increase In ID, Passport Charges
Kimilili Member of Parliament Didmus Barasa has criticized the Government for its recent revisions to charges to identification documents, imposed by the State Department of Immigration and Citizen Services.
Kimilili Member of Parliament Didmus Barasa has criticized the Government for its recent revisions to charges to identification documents, imposed by the State Department of Immigration and Citizen Services.
