The government has awarded a five-year, K52 billion contract to Madras Security Printers Limited, an Indian firm set to take over passport production. Operations are expected to begin by the end of April.
Minister of Homeland Security Ezekiel Ching’oma confirmed that the new supplier has the capacity to print up to 2,000 passport booklets per day. He emphasized that the contract offers better value for money compared to the previous agreement with Tecnobrain, which cost $60.8 million over three years.
Some members of the public have welcomed the decision, citing past difficulties in accessing passports, with some forced to pay up to K300,000 in extra fees. They urged the government to ensure that the new supplier effectively addresses these challenges.
