Authorities have carried out a major operation that led to the arrest of 26 people suspected of taking part in illegal activities involving the issuance of important government documents.
The investigation focused on how some individuals managed to obtain National ID cards, passports, birth certificates, and foreigner or alien ID cards without following proper procedures.
According to officials, the suspects were part of a system that allowed these documents to be issued through unlawful shortcuts, putting national security at risk.
The operation took place over two days and involved detectives working closely with different government agencies.
Among those arrested were civil servants from the National Registration Bureau and the Directorate of Immigration. Several chiefs, businesspeople believed to have financed the schemes, and middlemen who connected applicants to corrupt officials were also arrested.
Detectives noted that the network operated quietly but effectively, allowing people to access sensitive documents without going through the required vetting process.
Early findings from the investigation show that some civil servants knowingly ignored official procedures and used their authority to assist in issuing documents illegally.
By doing so, they not only broke the law but also weakened systems meant to protect the country.
Authorities explained that when vital documents fall into the wrong hands, it becomes easier for individuals to enter or leave the country unnoticed, and this can create serious security concerns.
During the arrests, detectives recovered a wide range of government materials from the homes of some suspects.
These included both filled and blank National ID application forms, tools used for taking fingerprints, birth and death certificates, passports, and official government stamps.
These items are supposed to remain strictly within government offices, and their presence in private homes raised further concerns about how long the illegal operation had been running and how many documents may have been issued unlawfully.
The list of those arrested includes several individuals working directly in the registration and immigration departments, such as Judy Kemunto Ondari from the Embakasi Registrar of Persons office, Moses Mugoya Margaret from the NSSF Building, and Ruth Osebe Sukuru from Kamukunji.
Others arrested include assistant chiefs from Eastleigh, middlemen operating independently, technicians, businessmen, and clerks from different offices.
Their roles varied, but investigators believe they formed a network where each person contributed to making the illegal issuance process possible.
All the suspects are currently in custody and are being processed by a multi-agency team. They are expected to appear in court once the necessary procedures are completed.
Officials have stated that more arrests may follow if further evidence connects additional individuals to the scheme.
The operation reflects the commitment of law enforcement to protect the integrity of government identification systems.
Authorities say they will continue monitoring and dismantling any networks that misuse public resources or compromise national security for personal gain.
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