Narok:The National Registration Bureau (NRB) is urging Kenyans who registered for national IDs at the Narok Huduma Center to collect over 2,200 uncollected documents.
According to Kenya News Agency, Felistas Silantoi, the NRB Fingerprints Officer at the Narok Town Huduma Centre, noted that these vital documents are accumulating even as voter registration continues at Independent Boundaries and Electoral Boundaries Commission (IEBC) offices nationwide. The government is concerned about the increasing number of citizens not collecting their IDs once they are issued.
Silantoi encouraged all Kenyans across the 47 devolved units to collect their IDs for accessing government services and voter registration. She highlighted that obtaining a national ID now takes no more than seven days, thanks to technological advancements. The government is also working on further improvements to ensure IDs are ready within this timeframe, even with manual applications.
The NRB official emphasized the importance of IDs for registering in government programs, such as SHA, and accessing online services, particularly beneficial for the youth. Quick access to national documents is expected to stimulate economic growth by enabling citizens to engage in various economic activities.
Silantoi announced that the government is revamping the ID system to allow new applicants to receive their cards in just one day. This initiative aims to enhance public service efficiency and reduce bureaucratic delays, providing citizens quicker access to essential identification documents.
She also mentioned that investment in modern technology has significantly streamlined the application and production process, with ID cards now being delivered within three to seven days. Additionally, all fees for ID applications and replacements have been abolished, following a presidential directive to waive previous charges.
For foreigners residing in Kenya, including refugees and asylum seekers, Silantoi clarified that they are issued alien cards through a separate legal process, which does not include voting rights.
