Uproar as Residents Nab Ugandans with Kenyan IDs
The rising number of Ugandans with Kenyan ID cards has raised questions over the credibility of the coming general elections, with fears that foreigners might be allowed to vote...
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Residents of Busia County are raising concerns over an alleged increase in Ugandan nationals unlawfully possessing Kenyan national identity cards, sparking fears about the integrity of the upcoming 2027 General Elections.
- Locals claim that Ugandans are obtaining Kenyan IDs more easily than Kenyan citizens, despite official vetting processes.
- The issue involves Busia County residents, Ugandan nationals, and potentially impacts the credibility of the 2027 General Elections.
- Immigration Principal Secretary Belio Kipsang has directed chiefs to assess Ugandans married in Busia for potential document issuance.
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