The government announced plans to introduce an easier way for Kenyans living in the United States to access services through mobile consular services.
Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Roseline Njogu made the announcement on Saturday, January 21 through her social media platforms.
"As promised, mobile consular services are coming to the Kenyan diaspora living in the US. Please register," she announced.
She added that the government was planning to bring consular services to the Kenyans' doorstep in February and March 2023.
The PS encouraged Kenyans abroad to sign up and let the government know what type of services they would need.
Njogu shared a link to the registration form Kenyans are expected to share their personal details including their current State of residence in the US.
"Please note that children's consular services will be registered in a different form," the PS advised.
Some of the services offered include new passport application, passport renewal, Kenya National ID application, birth certificate application, and authentications of documents.
In the application form, Kenyans have the option of indicating their field of profession. The four-step application process will allow the government to collect relevant information from all Kenyans living in the US.
Mobile consular services will include a consular officer moving from state to state and offering services to citizens.
The government had earlier indicated plans to increase the money sent home by Kenyans living overseas to help boost the country's economy.
According to the WorldRemit report, in 2022 the US remained the largest source of remittances in Kenya representing about 55.5 per cent in December.
Kenyans living abroad braved the tough economic times and managed to send home Ksh497.2 billion in 2022. This was 8.3 per cent more compared to 2021.
