Belio Kipsang

Immigration Principal Secretary who dismissed claims that foreigners are issued national identity cards and reported Kenya's refugee population at 852,000.

2026-05-152026-08-17

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May 2026
22 MayCitizen Digital
… The DP was also joined by Principal Secretaries Gitonga Mugambi (Forestry), Festus Ngeno (Environment), Chris Kiptoo (National Treasury), Salome Beacco (Correctional Services), Joel Arumonyang (Public Works), Belio Kipsang (Immigration), Aurelia Rono (Parliamentary Affairs) and H …
Gov’t on course to plant 15 billion trees by 2032 -DP Kindiki
15 MayCitizen Digital
… Immigration Principal Secretary Belio Kipsang said the government is working to address the delays in ID issuance. …
Politicians using goons ahead of 2027 election risk disqualification- IEBC

Politics

EACC demands Ksh.1.5 billion repayment over illegal Ruaraka land deal

The News

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has issued demand letters to 22 individuals and three companies, including former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i and former NLC Chairperson Muhammad Swazuri, seeking restitution of Ksh.1.5 billion paid for a controversial 13-acre Ruaraka land acquisition, following a Court of Appeal decision that found the payment illegal.

13 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 13 August

EACC demands Ksh.1.5 billion repayment over illegal Ruaraka land deal
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has issued demand letters to 22 individuals and three companies, including former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i and former NLC Chairperson Muhammad Swazuri, seeking restitution of Ksh.1.5 billion paid for a controversial 13-acre Ruaraka land acquisition, following a Court of Appeal decision that found the payment illegal.
13 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 27 July

Government moves copyright royalties to eCitizen platform
The Government has migrated collection and distribution of copyright royalties to the eCitizen platform and appointed PAVRISK to collect royalties through the digital system. The transition, formalised by a Service Level Agreement between PAVRISK and the Directorate of eCitizen, aims to improve transparency, reduce revenue leakages, and boost earnings for copyright holders.
27 July 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 2 July

Kenya and Italy sign crime-fighting security cooperation pact
Kenya and Italy have signed a Letter of Intent to strengthen cooperation in preventing and combating crime, establishing a framework for closer collaboration between their security agencies in tackling transnational organised crime and other emerging security challenges.
2 July 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya and Italy sign security cooperation deal on crime
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen and Italian Ambassador Vicenzo Del Monaco signed a Letter of Intent on Thursday giving the two countries' Interior ministries and police authorities a framework for cooperation in tackling crime, with designated contact points to support planning and sharing of strategic cooperation initiatives.
2 July 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 1 July

Government digital devices cut national ID processing to 10 days
The government has procured 600 digital live capture technology devices enabling national identity cards to be issued in 10 days for other regions and rural counties, and in one day for Nairobi applicants. The PS said over 24,000 public services are now available on the e-Citizen platform, and passport processing has been expedited to seven days.
1 July 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 24 June

Immigration chief denies foreigners issued Kenyan ID cards
Immigration Principal Secretary Belio Kipsang has dismissed claims that foreigners are being issued national identity cards, stating it is against the law. Kipsang explained that Kenya's national identification system has three categories—foreign, refugee, and Kenyan citizens—that guide the Immigration Department.
24 June 2026 · The Standard →
Government targets three million IDs issued by year-end
The government aims to issue three million national identity cards by the end of the year following reforms that have reduced processing time. The ongoing nationwide registration drive has already issued 1.5 million IDs in the last five months, with the State Department now using digital technology to issue cards within ten days and replacements within a day.
24 June 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 20 June

Kenya's refugee population reaches 852,000 amid resource challenges
Kenya's refugee population has risen to 852,000, according to the Immigration Principal Secretary, speaking during World Refugee Day 2026 celebrations in Nairobi. The government has reaffirmed commitment to strengthening protection and inclusion through the Shirika Plan, a 943 million dollar 11-year strategy running from 2025 to 2036 that aims to transform refugee camps into integrated municipalities and expand access to financial services and livelihoods.
20 June 2026 · Capital News →

Tuesday 9 June

Ruto reshuffles education and tourism principal secretaries
President William Ruto has reassigned Julius Bitok from the State Department for Basic Education to the State Department for Tourism, while John Lekakeny Ololtuaa moved from Tourism to Basic Education, effective immediately.
9 June 2026 · Capital News →
PS Bitok reassigned from Education to Tourism ministry
Principal Secretary Julius Bitok has been reassigned to the State Department for Tourism, with John Lekakeny Ololtuaa taking over the Basic Education docket, according to a statement by Head of Public Service Felix Koskei. Ololtuaa assumes the education post amid recent school unrest that led to closures.
9 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 22 May

Kenya on track to plant 15 billion trees by 2032
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki said Kenya is on course to achieve the targeted 15 billion trees by 2032 to raise forest cover, with 1.7 billion trees already planted since the programme launched in 2022. He spoke during celebrations marking the International Day for Biological Diversity and the launch of the Cherangany Hills Ecosystem Restoration Programme in Elgeyo Marakwet County.
22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 15 May

IEBC warns politicians risk disqualification for election violence
The IEBC Chairperson has warned that politicians engaging in electoral misconduct involving goons and criminal gangs ahead of the 2027 General Election risk disqualification, and said the commission will take decisive action against those involved under the election code of conduct.
15 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →