Kenyans mock GoK Promises to Reduce Passport Processing Time to 5 Days
The Kenyan government has promised to reduce the processing time for passports to 5 working days. This announcement comes amid uproar by Kenyans over the delays in acquiring passports, which have been caused by a backlog of applications and malfunctions with the printing machines at Nyayo House.
The Ministry of Interior, which is responsible for issuing passports, says that it is committed to providing superior service to Kenyans and that the reduction in processing time is part of this commitment. The ministry also says that it is working to address the backlog of applications and that it expects to clear it within the next 21 days.
However, Kenyans are skeptical about the government’s promises. Many have experienced delays in acquiring passports that have lasted for months or even years. Some have even been prevented from travelling for medical or education purposes due to the delays.
It remains to be seen whether the government will be able to fulfill its promise to reduce the processing time for passports to 5 days. However, the announcement is a welcome step in the right direction and Kenyans are hopeful that the government will be able to deliver on its promises.
Service charter, is a joke. Talk about Trust, for the past 8months and counting, passport never produced. Sad state of affairs.
— Paul Gacheru (@gachpaulo) August 7, 2023
Too much talk.
— Sarah Kimani (@sarahkimani) August 7, 2023
Hallo! bn Prof @KindikiKithure hatupati passport zetu kwa nini? Kindly look into this issue. Someone applies for the passport for almost a year still on the loading stage? Lakini ukiulizia unaambiwa uonane na mtu nyuma ya tent?
— ???? (@IddiShiJay) August 7, 2023
Great to hear,but why is my passport still at loading after over 3 years?what’s the point of a service charter saying 5 days when I’ve been waiting over 3 years? pic.twitter.com/NZcnd8MXGr
— Mark s (@Marks38951684) August 7, 2023
I haven’t gotten my passport for 4months
— Karori.G (@karorigitiria) August 7, 2023
