Mudavadi Dodges Critical Question by Senators, Refers Them to Kindiki
Mudavadi Dodges Critical Question by Senators, on matters delay in issuing Identity Cards to the Kenyan Diaspora residing in the US
Mudavadi was appearing before the senaye to answer on various matters including why Kenyans in the United States of America were facing delays in acquiring the crucial citizenship documents.
However, the Cabinet Secretary distamced himself from the matter, arguing that his Ministry is only a facilitator on such matters
Mudavadi stated ,”Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs serves as a facilitator Ministry, the issuance of National Identity Cards falls under the mandate of the Ministry of Interior and National Administration, the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs is not in a position to provide an authoritative and comprehensive response to this question”,
“In this regard, it is requested that the house redirects the question to the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration,” Senate revealed.
The Prime CS, however, informed the Senate that communication about ID and passport collection has been enhanced by the missions. Mudavadi revealed that efforts to raise awareness about the importance of applying for and collecting these documents are being undertaken through existing diaspora associations.
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