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Kenya falls short of birth registration target by over 300,000 in 2023
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 24, 2025

Out of the anticipated 1.55 million births, only 1.19 million were officially recorded, leaving many children without the legal recognition that secur...

Treasury boosts Immigration Department’s budget to tackle delays in issuance of crucial documents
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 20, 2025

The Treasury clarified that the new funding model is a one-off arrangement meant to meet specific needs.

MPs reject proposed hiked fees for birth, death certificates and ID cards
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 05, 2024

Committee Chair Samuel Chepkonga criticised the regulations, describing them as flawed and in need of comprehensive review.

Government increases registration fees for birth, death certificates by 300 per cent
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 04, 2024

The revised fees come as part of a broader effort by the government to increase charges across various immigration and civil registration services.

New Bill proposes establishment of birth, death registration offices in every constituency
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 13, 2024

Currently, there are only 143 registration offices in the country, a number that is far too limited given the growing population and the need for such...

Kenyans urged to collect 281,000 unclaimed documents from Huduma Centres
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 08, 2024

Muturi on Monday revealed that 180,000 national identity cards, 47,000 driving licenses, and 54,000 birth certificates are waiting for collection.

Neglected healthcare: Women in Lamu remote villages struggle with pregnancy, childbirth
Farhiya Hussein  |  Sep 02, 2024

Sick children and hungry mothers struggle with inadequate health services, facing severe hardships and life-threatening conditions.

Government kicks off public participation in Maisha card legislation
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 31, 2024

The meeting with NGAO was also used to fine-tune communication around contentious issues surrounding the shift to Maisha cards including their set exp...

Parents in Tana River County struggle with birth certificate acquisition
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 06, 2024

For more than a decade, residents of Bangale, Madogo, Boka, Nanighi, and other areas have had to go miles away with their newborns as proof to obtain...

Climate change increases risk of preterm births, infant mortality- WHO
Charity Kilei  |  Jun 05, 2024

World Health Organisation (WHO) reports that pregnant women, newborns, children, adolescents, and older people are experiencing significant health cha...

WHO calls for urgent action to reduce maternal and child mortality
Charity Kilei  |  Jun 03, 2024

Despite progress in improving maternal and newborn health, Kenya still faces significant challenges with high infant mortality. The rate stands at abo...

Caregivers and parents asked to seek consent before sterilising PWD kins
Mishi Gongo  |  Jun 03, 2024

PWDs, especially women and girls, are still exploited despite the sensitisation programmes by the government and non-governmental organisations. 

Speaker Ng'ondi speaks out after backlash over 'forced' hug with Muslim woman
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 17, 2024

Speaker Kennedy Ng'ondi says events of his November 2022 birthday celebration were "never meant to disparage anyone".

62-year-old woman transforms young mothers lives through child spacing
Mishi Gongo  |  Apr 15, 2024

Mwatenga had weird thoughts, to the point of wanting to harm her children. She would also find herself crying for no apparent reason.

State effects new increased charges for IDs, birth certificates and passports
Barack Oduor  |  Mar 05, 2024

The ordinary passport (34 pages) that costs Sh4,500 will now cost Sh7,500.

Ombudsman probes bias claims in issuance of identification documents in Wajir
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 21, 2024

The team will also seek to identify challenges faced by the residents in the acquisition of the documents.

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