The immigration department has published the first batch of names of passport applicants whose documents are ready for collection.
According to the department, the list of names of the new passport holders will be published on the immigration’s website and social media accounts, to alert the specified individuals to collect their passports.
Further, the department noted that only a number of passports will be issued every day for the next 30 days beginning September 25.
The publication follows a directive by the interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki on Tuesday, September 19 under a nationwide Rapid Results Initiative (RRI).
Additionally, Kindiki warned Kenyans against collecting their passports. He said that failure to collect the documents after the publication will result in a penalty.
“Owners are advised to pick their passports from the designated collection point in Nairobi and various regional immigration offices,” Kindiki advised.
Step by Step Process of Confirming Your Name
Individuals can check if they have been alerted to collect their passports from the immigration department by checking their official website at immigration.go.ke.
Once you are able to access the website information, click on the announcements tab.
On the drop-down menu containing the various counties and due dates, select the county where you applied for your passport.
You will be able to access the list published by the immigration department. Check your name and date when you are expected to collect your passport.
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Kindiki on Urgent Passport Applications
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki on Tuesday, September 19 revealed that there were 87, 574 ready passports that remained uncollected by their owners from various immigration departments in the country.
Additionally, he explained that the distribution of the uncollected passports across the country included Nyayo House (Nairobi), Embu regional office, Eldoret regional office, Kisumu regional office, Nakuru regional office, Kisii regional office and Mombasa regional office.
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“Persons who fail to collect their documents within the stipulated period and at the expiry of the due notice will have their passports disposed of in accordance with the law and penalized when making a future application,” stated Kindiki.
However, he added that priority for passport processing will be given to individuals seeking medical care abroad or students who are due for admission in learning institutions outside Kenya.
Another group of applicants who will be given priority include those who have secured job opportunities abroad, that have a clear reporting deadline.
