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Diplomatic passports: MPs demand equal treatment for constitutional offices

Diplomatic passports: MPs demand equal treatment for constitutional offices

MPs questioned the unequal access to diplomatic passports by senior government officials.

People enter Immigration offices at Nyayo House.

Immigration and Citizen Services Principal Secretary Dr Belio Kipsang faced MPs on Thursday as they questioned unequal access to diplomatic passports by senior government officials, including constitutional office holders.

Dr Kipsang faced intense questioning from the National Assembly Committee on Administration and Internal Security over a glaring omission.

IEBC is expanding diaspora voter registration to 14 new countries.

Motion requires the Ministry of Sports to develop a reward scheme.

United Opposition accuses Ruto administration of turning Kenya into a ‘criminal enterprise.’

Revelation exposes Nairobi, which has styled itself as a regional mediator in Sudan's conflict.

Integrity of the country’s immigration and security vetting systems questioned.

The men have grey hair, sharp suits, expensive watches and a lifestyle that screams success.

In some cases, urinary incontinence may also be associated with urinary tract infections.

My immediate goal is to save enough money to leave the country as soon as possible.

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