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Lamu records highest increase in ID card applications as border regions see surge
Mary Wambui  |  May 10, 2025

While the survey does not explicitly state the reasons for the fluctuations, a rise in new ID applicants is often associated with population growth, m...

State gazettes scrapping of Sh300 ID application fee
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 19, 2025

Ruto’s directive came days after he also removed the vetting requirement for ID applicants in the Northeastern region, a process that had been critici...

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...

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