PS Explains Documents Issued to Foreigners After Uproar Over Kenyan IDs

The clarification comes amid public fury over reports that the ministry was issuing standard ID cards to foreigners, raising concerns over the credibility of the 2027 General Elections...

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Principal Secretary Belio Kipsang has clarified that Kenya issues distinct Alien Identification Documents to refugees and foreign nationals, not national identity cards, amidst public concerns.

Foreign nationals residing in Kenya for over 90 days must obtain an Alien ID, costing Ksh5,000 annually.
The clarification from the Immigration and Citizen Services Principal Secretary addresses allegations of foreigners receiving Kenyan national IDs.
The Alien ID allows access to regulated services but does not confer citizenship, as emphasized by President William Ruto.

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