In a meticulously coordinated crackdown, detectives have arrested 26 individuals involved in the illegal and unprocedural acquisition of crucial government documents, such as National Identity Cards, Passports, Birth Certificates, and Foreigner/Alien ID Cards.
The two-day operation resulted in the arrest of civil servants from the National Registration Bureau (NRB) and Directorate of Immigration, alongside chiefs, financiers, and middlemen who had fast-tracked the issuance of these documents through corrupt channels.
The investigations have uncovered a disturbing network of collusion, where civil servants, using their positions of authority, brazenly bypassed established procedures to facilitate the unlawful registration and issuance of sensitive documents.
This criminal enterprise severely undermines the integrity of government systems, exposing the country to significant security risks, such as undocumented entry and exit of individuals and the potential for identity fraud.
During the operation, detectives seized a significant cache of government documents and equipment, which had been hidden in the homes of several suspects.
These materials—meant to remain within authorized government offices—are evidence of the scale of the illicit operation. Among the recovered items were filled and blank National ID application forms, fingerprint-taking equipment (slabs, rollers, and related tools), birth and death certificates, passports, official government stamps, and other registration materials.
The arrested suspects include:
Judy Kemunto Ondari, Registrar of Persons Office, Embakasi
Moses Mugoya Margaret, Clerk at the Registrar of Persons Head Office, NSSF Building
Ruth Osebe Sukuru, Registrar of Persons Office, Kamukunji
Jawahir Mohamed Muse, Assistant Chief, Eastleigh North
Moulid Yusuf Dige, Businessman
Mohamed Issack Gedow, Assistant Chief, Eastleigh
Abdirizak Osman Rage, Freelance Middleman
Alfred Opia Ayaway, Freelance Middleman
Abdirizak Abdi, Electronics Technician
Abdirashid Mohamed Ali, Clerk at Shima Group International
Festus Bahati Chai, Fingerprints Technician, Registrar of Persons Head Office
Abdirizack Bashir Farah, Freelance Middleman
Samatar Osman Robne, Businessman
Fuadh Bulle Mohamed, Businessman
Geoffrey Mokoro Mutanya, Clerk at Immigration Head Office
Joseph Mwendwa Munyithia, Registrar of Persons Office, Kariokor
Abdikadir Mohamed Dahir, Businessman
Berrick Kororia Maghas Sukuru, Registrar of Persons Office, Kamukunji
David Korir, Clerk at Registrar of Persons Head Office
Titus Mwanga Nthenge, Senior Subordinate Staff, Registrar of Persons, Head Office
Yahya Daud Manor, Issack Abdow Mohammed, Nelson Katana Kazungu, Daniel Munywoki Kavuwa, Abdullahi Abdi Khamisi, and Abdirahman Roba Guyo.
All suspects are currently in custody and undergoing multi-agency processing in preparation for their arraignment in court.
This operation underscores the unwavering commitment of law enforcement agencies to protect the integrity of government systems and hold accountable those who exploit their positions for personal gain.
The authorities are sending a clear message that such illegal activities will not be tolerated, and those found guilty will face the full force of the law.
As investigations continue, authorities are working to identify any other individuals involved in this vast network and prevent further abuse of government systems.
The public is urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities related to the issuance of official government documents.
