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Extension of deadline to phase out old generation passports.

The Government is conducting a Nationwide sensitization program for National Government Administration Officers (NGAOs), with Principal Secretary Dr. Belio Kipsang visiting Bomet County today to lead the exercise. This initiative, which has already reached officers from 25 counties, implements revised National Registration Guidelines aimed at helping Kenyans overcome previous administrative barriers to acquiring identification. ​During the engagement in Bomet, Dr. Kipsang was joined by Heads of Directorates who briefed NGAOs on the core mandates of their respective offices. This collaborative approach ensured that Chiefs and Assistant Chiefs are fully equipped for their new roles, which include using their own biometrics to confirm an applicant's citizenship and residency. This shift harmonizes the process at the grassroots level, empowering local leaders to facilitate the issuance of vital documents directly. ​The Principal Secretary urged administrators to intensify public awareness, noting that a National ID is critical for accessing government services and programs. The urgency is clear in Bomet County, where 8,099 ID cards remain uncollected and over 42,000 eligible residents are yet to acquire the Identification document.

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Hon. Amb. Francis Sigei, EBS, MP for Sotik Constituency. The Committee was received by the Director of Immigration Services, Mr. Joseph Anindo and held a consultative meeting with staff from the State Department for Immigration and Citizen Services.

The Parliamentary Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security later visited the Nyanza Regional Office in Kisumu. The Committee was on an oversight mission focusing on the Directorate’s budgetary needs and ongoing programmes, including passport processing,

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for Elgeyo Marakwet County, and Hon. Amb. Francis Sigei, EBS, MP for Sotik Constituency. The Committee was received by the Director of Immigration Services, Mr Maurice Anyanda and paid a courtesy call on County Commissioner, Uasin Gishu County.

Today, the Parliamentary Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security visited the North Rift/Western Regional Office in Eldoret. The Committee was on an oversight mission focusing on the Directorate’s budgetary needs and ongoing programmes,

Trans Nzoia County is one of the border counties where residents from border Sub-Counties were previously subjected to vetting before acquiring National Identification Cards. Following the revised National Registration Guidelines, which have eliminated vetting and application fees, PS Dr. Belio Kipsang led the sensitization of National Government Administration Officers (NGAOs) in the county to support effective implementation of the new directives. Under the revised guidelines, Chiefs and Assistant Chiefs will use their biometrics to verify the authenticity of applicants, confirming that the individual is a Kenyan citizen and a resident of the area. This measure is intended to safeguard the integrity of the registration process, prevent the registration of non-Kenyans, and enhance transparency. During the forum, the Principal Secretary encouraged Chiefs and Assistant Chiefs to actively sensitize their communities and raise awareness to ensure that all eligible residents acquire identification documents. Recognized for their pivotal role in spearheading government agendas and programs, Chiefs and Assistant Chiefs will be key in reaching residents, addressing the 8,706 uncollected IDs and mobilizing the over 40,000 eligible residents who are yet to acquire identification cards. The Heads of Directorates present during the engagement sensitized the NGAO'S on the services provided by their respective directorates, encouraging them to support public awareness and facilitate access to these services at the grassroots level.

leveraging technology to strengthen efficiency. They resolved to strengthen collaboration through joint initiatives and enhanced information sharing. @Rwandamigration #KenyaRwandaRelations

on matters of mutual interest in migration management. The two Heads of Immigration discussed training and capacity building, border management and security, strategies to curb human trafficking and benchmarking on various immigration processes while

Lynder Nkuranga, the Director General of Immigration and Emigration of the Republic of Rwanda, paid a courtesy call on the Director General of Immigration Services, @EvelynCheluget. The visit was part of ongoing engagements between the immigration authorities of Kenya and Rwanda

The meeting was officially closed by Mr. Alex Lupilya, Ag. Chairman of RWG and Head of Delegation, United Republic of Tanzania #LakeVictoria #BorderSecurity #RegionalCooperation #MaritimeSecurity @IOMKenya @StateINL

Representatives from Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania also discussed project results, shared experiences from joint operations, and reflected on ways to strengthen cooperation in keeping Lake Victoria secure.

During the final day of the 6th Regional Working Group Meeting on Countering Transnational Threats on Lake Victoria, the Director General of Immigration Services @EvelynCheluget joined delegates in assessing the impact of the ongoing Lake Victoria Border Security Project.