Topic: Immigration
Kenya’s Visa-Free Promise Backfires As Openness Rankings Fall
Kenya has fallen 17 spots in the latest Africa Visa Openness Index (AVOI), now ranking 46th out of 54 countries
Kenya has fallen 17 spots in the latest Africa Visa Openness Index (AVOI), now ranking 46th out of 54 countries
Government Urges Kenyans To Collect Over 400,000 Identity Cards
The Immigration Department calls on Kenyans to collect over 400,000 uncollected National Identity cards.
The Immigration Department calls on Kenyans to collect over 400,000 uncollected National Identity cards.
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.
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
UK Minister Quits In Row Over Rwanda Immigration Bill
The ruling Conservative Party in the United Kingdom was in disarray after its immigration minister Robert Jenrick resigned over legislation involving the deportation of migrants to Rwanda.
The ruling Conservative Party in the United Kingdom was in disarray after its immigration minister Robert Jenrick resigned over legislation involving the deportation of migrants to Rwanda.
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.
Passport Backlog Now At 35K From 100K -Immigration
The Immigration and Citizen Services department has reduced the backlog from over 100,000 to around 35,000, printing approximately 3,500 to 4,000 passports.
The Immigration and Citizen Services department has reduced the backlog from over 100,000 to around 35,000, printing approximately 3,500 to 4,000 passports.
Government Vows To Clear Passports Backlog In Two Weeks
The Immigration Department has assured Kenyans that the passport processing backlog will be cleared in two weeks.
The Immigration Department has assured Kenyans that the passport processing backlog will be cleared in two weeks.
State Extends Nyayo House Passport Brokers Crackdown To Other Cities
The government has vowed to extend the crackdown on passport brokers at Nyayo House to other regional immigration offices in Mombasa, Kisii, and Kisumu.
The government has vowed to extend the crackdown on passport brokers at Nyayo House to other regional immigration offices in Mombasa, Kisii, and Kisumu.
Nyayo House Passport Office Extends Working Hours To 9 pm
The Immigration Department has introduced extended business hours to speed passport applications amid a rising backlog attributed to corruption and sabotage.
The Immigration Department has introduced extended business hours to speed passport applications amid a rising backlog attributed to corruption and sabotage.
Immigration Department Sets New Regulations To Address Passport Delays
The acting Director General of Immigration Services Evelyn Cheluget on Monday said that the department has introduced a raft of new measures to improve the processing of Kenyan passports.
The acting Director General of Immigration Services Evelyn Cheluget on Monday said that the department has introduced a raft of new measures to improve the processing of Kenyan passports.
Canada Warns Of Fake Immigration Programs Targeting Kenyans
Canada has issued a warning over fake special programs being circulated online purporting to welcome Kenyan immigrants to the North American country. Canada’s Immigration Department on Tuesday said such programs do not exist and trashed such information.
Canada has issued a warning over fake special programs being circulated online purporting to welcome Kenyan immigrants to the North American country. Canada’s Immigration Department on Tuesday said such programs do not exist and trashed such information.
State To Unveil The Unique Personal Identifier(UPI) By July
The government is set to roll out a new identity, the Unique Personal Identifier (UPI), to identify citizens’ right from birth.
The government is set to roll out a new identity, the Unique Personal Identifier (UPI), to identify citizens’ right from birth.
