MCA Tricky calls out govt over secretive passport issuances to foreigners
Popular Kenyan comedian and social commentator Francis Munyao Peter, alias MCA Tricky, has slammed the government over reports that Kenyan passports were issued to foreigners in suspicious circumstances.
In a post shared on his X account on Friday, February 27, 2026, the entertainer accused government leaders of ignoring serious issues until public anger dies down, only to move on to the next scandal.
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MCA Tricky suggested that the passport matter shows a dangerous pattern where leaders look the other way when problems surface.
“There is a very dangerous trend by government leaders offlate: acting deaf and blind to broad daylight scandals that they are associated with until the wave passes by (kenyans forget easily) only for them to bounce back with a bigger nastier one. The cycle continues …. Passport zimepewa magaidi na wamejificha behind a blade of grass!” MCA Tricky remarked.
MCA Tricky’s comments echo deep public unease about recent reports involving the Directorate of Immigration Services and irregular issuance of Kenyan passports to people who may not qualify under normal rules.
Over the past few days, citizens and activists have raised an alarm about leaked information and social media posts suggesting that several foreign nationals were issued Kenyan travel documents under special processing or exemptions. The individuals reportedly include people linked to armed groups and individuals whose backgrounds have drawn controversy. This has caused calls from legal voices and public figures for answers from the government.
Advocates and lawyers have written to the immigration authorities demanding clarity on how the passports were approved, whether all legal requirements were followed, and what documents were supplied in the applications. They want to see whether normal rules, such as proof of citizenship, payment of fees, and vetting checks, were bypassed and, if so, why.
A section of opposition figures and public commentators have warned that allowing non‑citizens to hold Kenyan passports could raise concerns about national sovereignty, border control, and the integrity of the country’s travel documents.
Despite mounting public outcry, government representatives have not yet made a detailed public statement on the claims. Immigration officials and the Ministry of Interior have remained largely silent, leaving many Kenyans waiting for answers as pressure grows for a full explanation and possible investigation.
