Kenya's passport issuance has seen a significant decline in 2025, with the number of documents issued falling by 36.7%. This drop coincides with the removal of the 50-page passport option on the eCitizen platform.

• Passport issuance dropped to 393,567 in 2025, down from 621,794 in 2024.
• The Kenyan government attributed the decrease to weaker demand, rising costs, and economic pressures, yet public sentiment points to the removal of lower-cost passport options.
• The 50-page booklet, previously priced at Ksh 9,500, was quietly withdrawn from the eCitizen platform in February 2026, leaving only more expensive options.