Passport processing Stories

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.

Kenyans no longer need appointments for passport collection - Immigration Department
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 28, 2024

President Ruto has also announced that Kenyan youth seeking employment abroad will benefit from expedited passport processing and government-funded fl...

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.

NIS to import passport printers as pressure mounts on CS Kindiki
Bashir Mohammed  |  Mar 22, 2024

CS Kindiki emphasised that his ministry had failed to meet its promise of issuing passports within seven days of application.

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.

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.

Eastleigh residents seeking treatment and education abroad decry passport processing woes
Patel Okumu  |  Dec 08, 2023

In Eastleigh, Nairobi, the persistent challenges in the Kenyan passport processing system are causing heightened distress, especially among residents...

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