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Topic: Passports

Birthright auction: How foreigners obtain Kenyan IDs, passports at only Sh15,000

By Francis Ontomwa   2026-06-15 07:59:51

Kenya could be staring at one of the most serious national security threats in recent history as foreigners obtain Kenyan identity cards and passports through rogue networks.

Trump-featured passports unveiled for America's 250th independence celebration

By Joan Oyiela   2026-04-29 12:24:15

The US will release a limited run of special passports featuring President Donald Trump’s portrait as part of celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

Trump to put his picture in US passports

By AFP   2026-04-29 10:44:57

An image of Donald Trump will soon appear in some US passports, officials said Tuesday, shattering another norm as the president aggressively puts his personal stamp on government institutions.

Murkomen, Immigration Services director mum as passports saga rages

By Hudson Gumbihi   2026-03-08 21:39:07

Since reports emerged that passports were being issued to foreigners, the government has maintained a loud silence over a matter that represents a serious breach of national security.

After selling off nation's assets on the hoof, let's sell passports for profit

By Peter Kimani   2026-03-06 13:21:12

I’m starting to look at Prezzo Bill Ruto with new respect. His administration has sold the Kenya Pipeline Corporation to Ugandans.

From warlords to shadowy figures, how rogue officials dish out passports to crooks

By Harold Odhiambo   2026-02-27 17:36:25

Details have emerged of how rogue immigration officials, allegedly acting on instructions from senior government figures, aided one of Sudan’s most wanted warlords, to acquire Kenyan passports.