Kenyans to Get Passports in Three Days, Matiang’i Says
Kenyans are set to receive their passports three days after the date of application, Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i has announced.
In what could be a major reprieve for Kenyan passport applicants, CS Matiang’i said his ministry had decided to reduce the number of waiting days from the current seven to three. He revealed this when he made an impromptu visit to the Immigration and Civil Registration Centre in Kisii town on Friday.
“Just like how we have reduced delays in getting birth and death certificates, we will ensure we get to the policy of same-day service for the issuance of passports,” said CS Matiang’i, adding that there was no excuse why Kenyans have to wait for long to get such vital documents.
He noted that the number of complaints from Kenyans had reduced after they introduced same-day service policy at the Birth and Deaths office even as he warned of tough actions on officers found taking bribes to offer services.
“We do not want long queues and brokers in these offices. We will streamline delivery of services and will not condone nonsense,” warned Matiang’i.
Comments (10)
Thank you Freddie!!!
Let's not have an early celebration,though Iam optimistic.This is too good to be true. Not that it cannot happen,but let him explain why now.Why wasnt it possible in the past?
Ofcourse there is no reason whatsover for a passport to be issued one month after application,if all the requirements are met.
Anyway, that's how things should flow.No reason to delay someone's application when there is no reason other than bribery.
Way to go
Condiser that one done..but what hapened to huduma numbers..are they out??
We applied at Embu 3 months ago, nothing yet,i really don't know what is happening?
...reduced from the current 7 days,to 3...lolest! these people serious for real? it has not been 7 day wait Freddie and partners!
I applied for the epassport on December 15 at Nyayo house and got notification on December 18th that my passport was ready so 3 days is realistic.
Don't tell us what you will do. Just do it. Matiangi you are not in a political campaign. You have the job. What are you waiting for! Do it!
Anyone applied for epassport in Washington DC lately? Am trying to plan trip to get the new epassport but not sure if I need to book appointment with the Embassy as well. Asante!
Anyone applied for epassport in Washington DC lately? I am trying to book a trip there to submit my application, lakini not sure I will need to book an appointment as well or how the process is now. Asante!