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Monday, 15 June 2026
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Politics

Rogue officials illegally issuing Kenyan IDs and passports to foreigners

The News

The Standard reports that rogue networks within the Immigration Department and National Registration Bureau are facilitating the illegal issuance of Kenyan identity cards and passports to nationals from Somalia, Ethiopia, Burundi and Uganda through bribery and corruption, without proper vetting or verification.

Why it matters

Rogue officials facilitating illegal issuance of national IDs and passports to foreign nationals represents a critical national security and sovereignty breach affecting all Kenyans.

9 hours ago · The Standard

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