Outspoken human rights activist Boniface Mwangi has ignited a national uproar after publishing a list alleging the illegal issuance of Kenyan passports to sanctioned foreigners.

Mwangi's explosive revelations claim that the Director General of Immigration Services, acting on direct executive orders, facilitated the naturalization of controversial figures, including Zimbabwean businessman Wicknel Chivayo.

The integrity of a nation's passport is the bedrock of its sovereignty and international standing. When allegations surface that citizenship documents are being peddled to political operatives and internationally sanctioned individuals, it threatens the security of every Kenyan. This scandal not only risks diplomatic isolation and visa restrictions for ordinary citizens but also exposes profound vulnerabilities within the state's e-Citizen digital infrastructure, demanding immediate accountability.

In a detailed online expose, Boniface Mwangi directly accused Director General Evelyn Cheluget of executing orders from State House to bypass standard immigration protocols. Mwangi published a startling list of individuals, notably highlighting Wicknel Chivayo—a polarizing Zimbabwean figure. The activist boldly alleged that Chivayo's passport was granted to facilitate his involvement in orchestrating electoral malpractices ahead of the 2027 Kenyan General Elections.

The Compromise of National Security

The allegations delve deep into the mechanics of the corruption. Mwangi questioned the circumvention of the e-Citizen portal, the centralized digital platform that mandates an applicant to possess a valid Kenyan National ID and process standard statutory fees. He challenged authorities to explain whose accounts were utilized for these illegal applications and whether the system was manipulated using 'zero tokens' to bypass payment gateways entirely.

Labeling the recipients as VIPs, immigration officers were allegedly instructed to expedite these documents. The list provided by Mwangi includes names linked to international conflict zones and sanctioned entities, referring to them as warlords. The moral and legal decay described paints a picture of an immigration department captured by executive overreach and shadowy political motives.

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) and the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) are now under immense public pressure to launch an independent inquiry. The silence from the Ministry of Interior only fuels the speculation of state complicity.

Protecting the Green Booklet

If these allegations hold true, the international repercussions could be swift and severe. The Henley Passport Index ranks the Kenyan passport favorably, a status earned through years of diplomatic negotiation. The commodification of this document to foreign criminals could trigger rapid downgrades and stringent travel bans against Kenyan passport holders.

• Key allegation: State House ordered the issuance of passports to foreigners.
• Prominent figure implicated: Zimbabwean businessman Wicknel Chivayo.
• System bypass: Questions raised over manipulation of the e-Citizen platform.
• Activist's stance: Describes the act as selling sovereignty to warlords.

The demand for transparency is deafening. Civil society organizations are mobilizing to petition the courts to audit the recent issuance of expedited passports to non-citizens, seeking to revoke any documents obtained fraudulently.

"Selling Kenyan passports is evil, but selling our passports to criminals is pure demonic behavior. Our sovereignty is not for sale," Mwangi powerfully declared, drawing a line in the sand against systemic corruption.