NAIROBI, Kenya- Controversial reports have emerged alleging that several foreign nationals, including a member of Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF), were issued Kenyan passports under questionable circumstances, sparking public outcry and demands for accountability.
According to documents circulating online, Algoney Hamdan Dagalo Musa, identified as a fighter linked to the Sudanese paramilitary Rapid Support Forces and brother to senior RSF commander Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, holds a Kenyan passport numbered AK1586127.
The RSF is a Sudanese paramilitary group that has been implicated in human rights abuses during the ongoing conflict in Sudan, and several of its senior figures are under international sanctions.
The passport revelation forms part of a broader list making rounds on social media and shared by activist Boniface Mwangi, which purportedly names foreign nationals issued Kenyan travel documents in recent years.
Allegations suggest that some of these passports may have been processed irregularly, bypassing established legal requirements, including the possession of a valid Kenyan national ID and verified eCitizen credentials, raising concerns over the integrity of the immigration system.
Critics say the allegations, if proven, could have serious implications for national security and Kenya’s diplomatic standing.
Among the individuals highlighted in the documents are foreign applicants who secured ordinary Kenyan passports, with the paperwork processed in early 2025 and 2024.
RSF Kenya Passports Fiesta:RSF fighter among foreigners issued with Kenyan passportsAlgoney Hamdan Dagalo holds passport number AK1586127Dagalo is a brother to RSF commander Mohamed Hamdan DagaloBoniface Mwangi releases list of foreigners with Kenyan passports
The issue has triggered political reactions, with opposition figures warning that irregular passport issuance to individuals with controversial backgrounds may jeopardise Kenya’s foreign relations and raise questions about possible interference and exploitation of sovereign documentation.
Kenya’s Directorate of Immigration Services has not publicly confirmed the authenticity of the list or responded to the specific claims.
Investigations or official comments from authorities are awaited as the matter continues to generate debate and scrutiny.
