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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 immigration networks illegally issuing Kenyan identity documents to foreign nationals represents a critical national security and sovereignty breach.

7 hours ago · The Standard →

Politics

  1. Rogue officials illegally issuing Kenyan IDs and passports to foreigners

    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.

    7 hours ago · The Standard →

  2. Murang'a Governor Kangata joins Linda Mwananchi opposition coalition

    Murang'a Governor Irungu Kangata has joined the Linda Mwananchi team weeks after leaving the United Democratic Alliance, saying the coalition is working towards bringing change in the country's leadership.

    7 hours ago · The Standard →

  3. Supplementary budgets undermine original fiscal plans and reallocate funds

    State House budget doubled from Sh8.58 billion to Sh17 billion through a supplementary budget approved by Parliament in April, exemplifying how supplementary appropriations can balloon allocations and alter the original budget plan.

    7 hours ago · The Standard →

  4. Ruto says divine purpose guides his presidency

    President William Ruto said his leadership is guided by divine purpose, declaring that God made him President to accelerate national development and strengthen Kenya's economic and social progress. Speaking at a fundraiser in Kajiado County, Ruto said his conviction motivates him to carry out his duties and dismissed criticism of his travel schedule.

    4 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

Business

  1. Elon Musk's wealth dwarfs Kenya's annual budget of Sh4.82tr

    A comparison of Elon Musk's trillionaire status with Kenya's national budget, highlighting the vast disparity in wealth as Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi presented the budget in Parliament, which will shape pricing of food, fuel, and public services in the coming year.

    7 hours ago · The Standard →

  2. EPRA cuts diesel price by Sh10 per litre

    The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority has reduced the price of diesel by Sh10 in the latest fuel pricing cycle, following a directive from President William Ruto, despite a slight 0.21 per cent increase in the landed cost of diesel products. Petrol and kerosene prices remain unchanged.

    7 hours ago · The Standard →

Sport

  1. World half-marathon bronze medallist Reline wins Kapsowar 21km

    Catherine Reline, a world half-marathon bronze medallist and reigning Abu Dhabi Marathon Champion, won the sixth edition of the Moi Kapsowar Girls 21km Run for a third consecutive victory, timing 1:13.2 and defeating second-placed Orba Chemurgor by two minutes. Reline said the high altitude event serves as preparation for her season and has previously helped her win major marathons.

    7 hours ago · The Standard →

World & Region

  1. Six killed in helicopter collision in Rio de Janeiro

    Two helicopters collided mid-air in western Rio de Janeiro on Sunday and crashed into a car dealership parking lot, igniting a fire that engulfed at least 20 vehicles. All six fatalities were crew members of the aircraft involved in the accident.

    9 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

  2. Courts cracking down on lawyers using AI to write briefs

    A US judge fined a lawyer and ordered mandatory AI training after finding AI-generated fabricated quotes in a legal brief; the incident is part of a rising tide of AI "hallucinations" in legal documents that courts are now working to curtail.

    4 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

  3. Thousands protest G7 summit in Geneva, clashes with police

    Demonstrators in Geneva threw stones and firecrackers at police, who responded with tear gas and water cannons, during protests against the G7 summit set to begin Monday in nearby Evian, France. Thousands from a coalition of over 60 associations, unions and left-wing groups turned out to protest against the gathering of top world leaders.

    7 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

Opinion

  1. High Court ruling on Gachagua impeachment creates confusion

    An opinion piece argues that the High Court's judgment in Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment case created confusion rather than clarity on constitutional matters, testing the spirit of Kenya's 2010 Constitution which established the elected deputy president position to prevent arbitrary removal by the President.

    7 hours ago · The Standard →

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