kenyan passport Stories

Kenyan passport's status drops slightly in latest Henley Index global ranking
Charles Adinda  |  Jan 10, 2025

Despite the drop, Kenya's passport remains relatively strong within the African continent, ranking eighth in the region.

State receives 100,000 new passport booklets as demand grows
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 14, 2024

On Monday, the government acquired two new passport printing machines to aid in fast passport production.

State urges Kenyans to pick 87,000 uncollected passports
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 24, 2024

Out of the 87,000 uncollected passports, 50,000 alone are from Nairobi.

Immigration Department receives additional booklets to ease passport backlog
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 21, 2024

PS Bitok said additional booklets, including the 34-page (A-series), have already been procured and are expected in the country from next month.

Employment agencies protest over passport procedures
Farhiya Hussein  |  Mar 10, 2024

Private employment agency representatives raised concerns about lengthy candidate training, high license renewal fees, and cumbersome passport and tra...

Ombudsman probes bias claims in issuance of identification documents in Wajir
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 21, 2024

The team will also seek to identify challenges faced by the residents in the acquisition of the documents.

70,000 passports ready for collection, State announces
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 09, 2024

Govt. spokesman says two new passport printing machines are expected by the end of February.

Kenyan passport 8th strongest in Africa in latest global ranking
Mercy Asamba  |  Jan 12, 2024

Holders of the Kenyan passport have access to 76 global destinations.

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