Kenyan IDs Stories

State begins issuance of Maisha cards to KCSE candidates
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 14, 2024

The rollout comes in response to concerns raised by the KUCCPS and HELB over delays faced by students without IDs.

New IDs to be issued within 10 days - PS Bitok
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 17, 2024

The reduced processing time would be possible due to the rollout of live capture equipment at Huduma Centres and National Registration Bureau offices...

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...

Isiolo chiefs face the sack, prosecution for demanding bribes during ID issuance
Waweru Wairimu  |  Jun 02, 2024

County Commissioner Geoffrey Omoding asked youth who could have faced challenges in the past to apply for the crucial documents, assuring the State's...

Ruto announces end to "discriminative" vetting for IDs
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 09, 2024

The President said the policy that allowed for the vetting exercise has been discriminative to individuals from certain religions and regions.

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.

State resumes vetting exercise for double registered persons
Mary Wambui  |  Feb 29, 2024

In Nairobi County, the exercise shall be held at the Starehe, Lang'ata, and Kamukunji Deputy County Commissioners' offices.

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