Immigration Department Stories
All applications must be completed online via the eCitizen portal, where the parent or guardian is required to input key details, including the child’...
They argued that an increasing number of foreigners are taking up jobs in small-scale enterprises, salons, barbershops, and even hawking, positions th...
Among those reshuffled is Immigration PS Julius Bitok, who has been reassigned to the State Department for Basic Education, replacing Belio Kipsang.
Nyakang’o has now called for stricter budget monitoring and adherence to results-based allocation of resources to enhance service delivery.
According to the Directorate of Immigration, an estimated 5,000 passport applications are processed daily, highlighting the growing demand for travel...
Trump issued a raft of executive orders after taking office on Monday that aim to clamp down on illegal immigration. He has taken steps to punish offi...
The decision follows protests from local insurers who accused the government of discrimination in the bidding process.
The Treasury clarified that the new funding model is a one-off arrangement meant to meet specific needs.
He vowed to repeal "every radical and foolish executive order of the Biden administration" within hours of assuming the presidency.
The Public Procurement Regulatory Authority has weighed in on the matter, warning that the restricted tender violates several procurement laws.
Applicants must provide proof of Kenyan descent, a clean criminal record, and a genetic genealogy test conducted by Kenyan authorities.
The initiative majorly seeks to improve governance and strengthen service delivery towards empowering communities affected by migration.
The government has revealed that it has bought one million passport booklets and recruited 300 new immigration officers to meet the growing demand.
The PS noted that the policy aims to encourage those who migrated abroad and acquired other nationalities to invest more in Kenya.
Environmental degradation in areas with high refugee populations was also raised as a concern.
To address these rising challenges, the Kenyan government has been strengthening its border security and enforcement of immigration laws.
To expedite the collection process, the DIS has temporarily removed the requirement to book appointments for passport collection.
PS Bitok acknowledged the negative history surrounding Nyayo House, noting that the government is not proud of the building’s association with past ma...
They will work closely with the Ministry of Health and other agencies to screen incoming visitors for signs of the virus.
Previously, immigration officers wore turtle green uniforms, consisting of trousers and blazers.
