The government is considering decentralising the issuance of passports at Huduma Centres to facilitate a wider reach of Kenyans in need of the document.
Public Service, Human Capital Development and Special Programmes Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku said should the proposal be given a nod, immigration officers will be deployed at some Huduma Centres to offer the crucial service.
This comes at a time when Kenyans continue to complain of delays and frustrations when accessing the document at the few immigration offices across the country.
CS Ruku said the demand for the document has skyrocketed over the years due to the many Kenyans who continue to seek jobs abroad and thus the need to streamline the issuance process. "Immigration is one of the services that most Kenyans ask for at Huduma centres.
