A second petition has been filed in court challenging the implementation of the new charges for ID card and passport issuance gazetted a week ago.
The gazette notices dated November 7 reviewed charges and fees for various government documentation and services including but not limited to birth and death certificates, marriage certificates, passport and work permits.
In the fresh application, Fredrick Bikeri through lawyer Danstan Omari says there was no public participation with major stakeholders prior to the gazette notices.
The application was brought before Justice Lawrence Mugambi.
Omari said the financial burden imposed by the revised charges may result in a denial of essential government services to those who are economically disadvantaged.
"In order to stop the impending wanton, unwarranted, and illegal actions; there is need to suspend the implementation of the gazette notices as they will result in undue hardships and suffering to all persons within the Kenyan jurisdiction," Omari said.
Justice Mugambi after perusing the application said since a similar one was lodged and orders issued, the one by Fredrick will be mentioned on November 29 when the other matter is also coming up for mention.
Last week, the Judge issued orders suspending new charges for passports and ID card issuance.
He gave the orders following a petition by Nakuru-based surgeon Magare Gikenyi.
Gikeri sought the court relief after Interior CS Kithure Kindiki announced that issuance of ID cards would no longer be free.
Those applying for the first will pay sh 1000 while Kenya's seeking replacement for lost cards had their charges increased by 20 percent to Sh2000
