The government has made changes on it’s previous charges on citizen services and immigrants.
In a press release by the interior CS Kithure Kindiki, the Gov’t says the upward revision on previously introduced charges have been revoked to allow public participation.
“It is notified for information of the general public that Kenya Gazette Notice No. 15239 of 2023, 15240 of 2023, 15241 of 2023 and 15242 of 2023 in the Special Issue of the Kenya Gazette Vol. CXXV-No.239 dated November 7, 2023 published by the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration relating to upward revision of charges, fees and levies for various services provided by the State Department for Immigration and Citizen Services has been revoked to allow more public participation on the matter.” A press release seen by the k47 digital news team read.
The interior CS 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.
The intended revised charges, fees and levies are informed by the need for Kenya’s self-reliance in financing the National Budget, to wean the Country from unsustainable debt that poses grave threats to “our sovereignty and the dignity of future generations.”
The new intended charges, fees and levies have been reportedly adjusted to accommodate views of the public already received following the publication of the revoked Gazette Notices.
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.
