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Passport scam is a costly breach of trust for Kenyans

Passport Control at the JKIA. [File, Standard]

The unfolding passport scandal has exposed a troubling weakness in Kenya's immigration system-one that could carry significant consequences for national security, diplomatic relations and global mobility for Kenyans.

Allegations that criminals and foreign nationals have fraudulently acquired Kenyan passports through corruption are not simply administrative failures. They represent a serious breach of trust that could undermine Kenya's credibility on the international stage.

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