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Thousands forced to make long trips as several passport offices shut down

Thousands forced to make long trips as several passport offices shut down
Immigration Director Gordon Kihalangwa said closure of some regional offices is necessary to keep up with global standard practice to centralise issuance of passports. (Photo:File/Standard)

Chrysostom Agava was elated when he was invited to attend the Global Alliance for Clean Cook stoves meeting in New York, US.

Not the type that wait until the last minute, Mr Agava travelled from his home in Vihiga County in September to apply for a passport at the Eldoret Immigration office.

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