ID Vetting Stories

Kenyans to get national IDs automatically upon turning 18, CS Murkomen says
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 22, 2025

Murkomen assured critics that the government remains committed to securing the country while ensuring equal rights for all citizens.

North Eastern leaders slam critics of ID vetting ban
Barack Oduor  |  Feb 11, 2025

Governor Natembeya criticised President Ruto's directive to scrap mandatory ID vetting for communities in the Northeastern region, warning that the mo...

Ex-KDF veteran narrates ordeal with ID vetting committee, welcomes suspension
Issa Hussein  |  Feb 09, 2025

He added that many children raised in military camps were unable to speak fluent Somali and struggled to answer simple questions posed by the vetting...

How ban on ID vetting has simplified the process for Eastleigh residents
Mary Wambui  |  Sep 04, 2024

Under the new policy, the government has placed the responsibility of ensuring proper ID issuance on Chiefs, who will personally be held responsible f...

Passport issuance dropped 5.2 per cent in 2023 - KNBS report
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 22, 2024

The report released on May 20 says the immigration department issued 404,028 passports, compared to 426,137 in 2022.

OPINION: Abolishing ID vetting will help build a more inclusive Kenya
Mohammed Doyo  |  May 11, 2024

Abolishing vetting is not merely a symbolic gesture but a critical step towards fostering a more inclusive society.

Muslims celebrate end of ID vetting as they mark Eid
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Apr 11, 2024

Defence CS condemned the prolonged vetting process as unlawful and fundamentally prejudiced, pointing out that such tactics have harmed Kenya's reputa...

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