A major controversy has erupted in Kenya after activist and political figure Boniface Mwangi publicly released documents claiming that foreign nationals, including individuals linked to Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF), were issued Kenyan passports under questionable circumstances.
The disclosure, made on February 27, 2026, includes a list of names, passport numbers, and other details. Among those flagged is Algoney Hamdan Dagalo, reportedly the younger brother of Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, the Sudanese RSF commander known as Hemedti. The RSF has been implicated in human rights abuses during the Darfur conflict and is under international sanctions. Algoney’s passport number is listed as AK1586127.
According to Mwangi, the passports were allegedly issued without following the standard legal requirements, including verification of Kenyan ID, residency, or eCitizen registration, and may have been processed under directives from high-level government offices.
The activist’s disclosure has ignited public debate about Kenya’s passport issuance system, national security, and government accountability. Observers warn that granting legal citizenship to individuals associated with a foreign paramilitary force could pose security risks and diplomatic complications.
Former Chief Justice David Maraga has called for investigations and revocation of any passports issued to RSF-linked individuals, emphasizing that passports symbolize sovereignty and legal integrity.
The government has yet to release an official statement responding to the allegations. Meanwhile, the public and media continue to discuss the implications of these revelations for Kenya’s governance, immigration integrity, and regional diplomatic credibility.
