national ID 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.

National ID project in Somalia unrelated to elections, authority says
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jan 27, 2025

Abdiwali dismissed any concerns about election interference, stating that the government's focus extends beyond just the upcoming elections.

National Registration Bureau clears 600,000 ID backlog, digitises 16 million records
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 21, 2024

As part of its modernisation efforts, the NRB also invested in two new printers and live capture units to replace outdated manual processes.

New Bill seeks to register students as voters while in school
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 12, 2024

The Bill states that the registrar will collect the necessary particulars from eligible students between September and December each year to complete...

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.

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.

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...

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...

Govt urges citizens to collect over 476,000 National ID cards across Kenya
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 27, 2024

Nairobi County has the highest number of uncollected ID cards (55,327) followed by Kiambu (37,708) and Nakuru (28,581).

Somalia introduces national digital ID system for bank customers
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Aug 26, 2024

This system is expected to address several challenges that have long affected Somalia's financial sector, including identity fraud, money laundering,...

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...

Huduma Centre explains the delay in issuance of National IDs
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 31, 2024

Huduma Centre has reassured Kenyans that the issue has been addressed, and measures are being taken to swiftly clear the backlog and expedite the issu...

OPINION: Northern Kenyans deserve equal access to IDs
Amina Boru  |  Apr 20, 2024

In northern Kenya, a striking discrepancy exists in the ease of obtaining IDs compared to the rest of Kenya.

Government to increase number of passports, IDs issued yearly
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 12, 2024

PS Bitok revealed that two new passport printing machines have been delivered for installation in Nyayo House.

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.

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.

State says 683,814 IDs uncollected
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 09, 2024

The Ministry urged Kenyans to collect the IDs which are available at the National Registration Bureau (NRB) and Huduma Kenya offices.

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