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February 27, 2026
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Gov’t pressured to respond to passport scandal involving foreign nationals

Gov’t pressured to respond to passport scandal involving foreign nationals

Advocate Peter Wahinya has written to the Director General of Immigration Services at the Ministry of Interior and National Administration seeking information on the process used to acquire the passpo.....

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An advocate has formally demanded answers from the Kenyan government regarding the alleged irregular issuance of Kenyan passports to foreign nationals with questionable backgrounds, including those linked to Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and a controversial Zimbabwean businessman.

  • Advocate Peter Wahinya is seeking details on the application processes, involved officers, and any initiated investigations into the passport issuance for 28 named individuals.
  • Key entities involved include the Director General of Immigration Services at the Ministry of Interior and National Administration and the individuals allegedly receiving preferential treatment.
  • The demand letter highlights a stark contrast with the long waiting periods ordinary Kenyans face for passport applications, suggesting standard vetting procedures may have been bypassed.

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