- Interior Minister Kipchumba Murkomen said that there are 400,000 national identities that have not yet been taken
- He called on Kenyans, asking them to make sure that they take their IDs on time, while citing their importance
- The minister also emphasized that they are allowing refugees and foreigners in the country to apply for IDs
Minister of Internal Security Kipchumba Murkomen He has called on Kenyans to get their national identities on time.
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This is happening as the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has begun implementing voter registration across the country.
How many tags are not taken?
Speaking to reporters on Friday, October 3, Murkomen said they have approximately 400,000 unplanned IDs.
He emphasized the importance of the identities noting that they would help Kenyans register to vote for the 2027 -speed election.
“I want to ask Kenyans please take their IDs. We have 400,000 unplanned IDs, which means about 270,000 or 80,000 are those who change their IDs, and about 150,000 are the ones who take it for the first time. We have a lot of tags in our offices across the country,” Murkomen said.
He also revealed that during the security forum version, the Prime Minister agreed with the chiefs that they would come up with ways to get them to send the IDs to the rural areas.
“I want to encourage many Kenyans who are enrolled in their villages. They have to make sure they take their IDs,” Murkomen insisted.
Can foreigners register as voters in Kenya?
Murkomen emphasized that the ministry has ensured that refugees and foreigners in the country can register as voters.
He emphasized that the move would ensure that the visitors access services using their cards.
The vibrant politician said that refugees registered as voters would help the government monitor and manage their numbers in the country.
“We are not just registering Kenyans. he added.
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Have the ID review requirements removed?
This comes several months after the President William Ruto Ordering the termination of review during the process of applying for national identity cards to some tribes starting in May.
Speaking at the White House during Iftar’s dinner, Ruto explained that the change would focus on bringing about equality and involvement in all people in the country, regardless of their tribe or origin.
Applicants, especially those from indigenous groups such as Nubi, Arabs, and Asians, are required to register in office offices to provide confirmation of Kenyan citizenship before receiving their IDs.
With Ruto’s announcement to the public, that need will not be used as soon as the order is announced in the Government Gazette.
The head of state also announced the removal of payments for obtaining IDs and changing.
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