Nairobi, Oct. 22 -- Kenyans are digging deeper into their pockets to get the 66-page passport due to a shortage of papers.

Currently, there are only category C passports with 66 pages, costing one Sh7,550.

To get a 32-page document, one pays Sh4,550 while the 50-page one costs Sh6,050.

The company that supplies the 32 and 50-page passport booklets have not done so, Immigration Director-General Alexander Muteshi said.

He added that the issue is being sorted out and that Kenyans would have access to all categories soon.

"We have had problems getting the 32 and 50-page booklets to print the passport but have been following up with relevant authorities to have the matter resolved as soon as possible," he said.

Mr Muteshi added that the ...