By AGGREY MUTAMBOMore by this AuthorThe government has launched e-passport centres in six countries abroad, in its initial attempt to serve Kenyans in the diaspora. Run by the Immigration Department, portals will be available on the websites of Kenyan missions, with directions for applicants to follow. ATTACHESInitially, embassies had required Kenyans to register their presence on the portals, to help provide the numbers and influence decisions on setting up centres. The Immigration Department had said it would start with North America, the Middle East and South Africa before expanding gradually. Officially, the ministry manages diplomatic missions abroad, but specific services such as passport issuance are provided by the same departments as at home.

Source: Daily Nation May 18, 2019 16:25 UTC