A Somali national has been charged in court for fraudulently acquiring and using Kenyan identity documents.

Khalid Ali Tahir was arrested at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on October 27, 2026, while preparing to board a flight to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Investigations by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) reportedly established grounds for prosecution, leading to his arraignment at the JKIA Law Courts on Thursday, November 12, 2026.

Tahir faces four charges, including unlawful presence in Kenya, presenting an identity card containing false information, and making false declarations to obtain a Kenyan passport and temporary permit.

He denied all the charges and was released on a bond of KSh 400,000.

The court further directed him to provide two Kenyan contacts, each required to submit a letter from their respective area chief.

As part of his bail conditions, Tahir was ordered to surrender any passport in his possession, with a stop order also issued against the documents.

The case will be mentioned for pre-trial on November 25, 2026.

The DCI has reiterated its commitment to investigating the fraudulent acquisition and misuse of government documents and ensuring those involved are brought to justice.