Interior CS Kithure Kindiki revokes Gazette notice on hiked fees for Identity cards and Passports

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NAIROBI, Kenya Nov 15... Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration has published new intended charges, fees and levies for the same services to take effect on January 1, 2024

The State Department for Immigration and Citizen Services has been directed to conduct and complete public participation as soon as possible, but in any case, not later than December 10, 2023

In addition the new intended charges, fees and levies have been adjusted to accommodate views of the public already received following the publication of the revoked Gazette Notices

Subsequently the intended revised charges, fees and levies are informed by the need for Kenya’s self-reliance in financing the National Budget

"On the particular issue of acquisition of National Identity Cards by previously not registered citizens, the Government shall defray the costs of the revised charges, fees and levies through a waiver for indigent Kenyans who demonstrate inability to pay" reads a statement 







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