The turn-around time for passport processing has been a thorn in the flesh for Kenyans for many years. However, not anymore.
TUKIO.co.ke has established that the many challenges Kenyans had to cope with previously at the immigration office have been resolved and the process is now efficient, with processing taking less than two weeks.
This is seemingly thanks to the interventions by President William Ruto’s government, primarily through Kithure Kindiki during his tenure as the Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary. The interventions include the acquisition of more printers to speed up the printing process.
This publication sampled some comments from recent passport applicants, and this is what they said.
Pk Motiryot said: "The process is smooth and easier nowadays"Mr Izzla said: "On the issue of passports ; without being political, it should take 7-10 days."Joseph Masta said: "Right now it takes only 7 working days and you have your passport and without bribing anyone. Very soon it will be reduced to 3 worming days."Mick Karinga said: "That’s a big improvement.The delays were frustrating for many Kenyans."David Maina Ndung'u: "Prof. Kindiki did a commendable job at Interior 👏🏽 It's great to see those reforms ensuring quality service delivery for all Wananchi."A MAN said: "It's true I applied for mine last year December and it took 7 days. The Change in immigration is real. I am a witness."Stephen Kiilu said: "I give credit where due. I applied my passport replacement on 16th January, got on 23rd January. Kudos to former interior minister Kindiki."Dbx said: "I applied on a Thursday 23rd January, I collected it the following Friday 31st pale Nyayo House."
