Kenyans.co.ke can now affirm that a document that has been making rounds about Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu being denied a visa to the UK is fake.
Speaking to the British High Commission's Head of Communication, we established that the entire document was fake and that the DCJ was not barred from getting a visit visa to the UK.
The same was communicated through a short statement sent by the Embassy on Twitter.
"We are aware of a document circulating entitled ‘Refusal of a Visit Visa’ claiming to be from UK Visas & Immigration, addressed to Philomena Mbete Mwilu - please note, this document is FAKE," read part of the statement from the UK embassy.
The fake letter had outlined the reason why the DCJ could not visit the UK as having not satisfied all the requirements of visitors according to the immigration clause of the UK constitution.
It indicated that Mwilu had an on-going judicial injunction and that investigation into her conduct concerning allegations of graft and serious financial crimes was still ongoing.
"I have refused your application for a visit visa as I am not satisfied that you meet the requirements....of immigration rules for visitors," claimed the letter.
Scanning through the UK Embassy website, we found out that an applicant for a Standard Visitor Visa must provide a current passport or other valid travel identification documents alongside financial documents showing that they have sufficient funds available.
The applicant is also expected to produce proof of earnings such as a letter from the employer confirming employment details, confirmation of legal residence where they are headed and documents showing what they will be doing in the UK.
For the visitors below the age of 18, a Birth Certificate or legal document showing the relationship between them and their parent or guardian is required.
They are also expected to produce a signed letter from the parent confirming who is to accompany them if they are not travelling with their parents.
