Ministry of Interior and Co-ordination of National Government – Press Release: Phasing out of the old generation passport

September 22, 2022 by Embassy of the Republic of Kenya D.C. in News and Events

The Government of Kenya has been in the process of phasing out the old-generation passports as part of the binding commitment made to migrate to the new East African Community biometric ePassport.

Previous Press Release January 21st, 2022

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You are allowed, among other items, one motor vehicle (excluding buses and minibuses) into the country duty free subject to the following conditions: • You must have resided outside Kenya for at least twelve (12) months. • You must have personally owned and used the motor vehicle outside Kenya for at least twelve months. • The motor vehicle must not be older than 8 years. • You must have attained the age of eighteen years. You must not have been granted a similar exemption previously. Exemptions: Items that may be exempted when imported as baggage by a returning resident are: • Wearing apparel • Personal and household effects which were in your personal or household use in your former place of residence