Kenya: Govt Directed Refugees to Surrender Passports in 30 Days, Court Thinks Otherwise

Refugees and asylum seekers in Kenya have been handed temporary reprieve after the High Court barred the state from compelling them to surrender their passports within 30 days.

Justice Bahati Mwamuye on Tuesday, October 29, issued a conservatory order staying the government’s directive on September 30. The state has also been injuncted from taking any adverse action against refugees.

“Pending the inter partes hearing and determination of the Application dated 28/10/2024, a conservatory order…