13 arrested with fake papers as scrutiny on aliens intensifies

Interior Cabinet secretary Fred Matiangi displays the new look work permit card for foreigners during the launch of the Work Permit Verification and Registration Exercise at the immigration offices in Nairobi[Elvis Ogina/Standard]

At least 13 foreigners have been arrested with fake documents in a government crackdown on aliens working in Kenya.

Speaking on Tuesday morning, Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiangi said that another 2000 foreigners have been issued with work permits in a 60-day verification exercise that targets all foreign workers in the country.