Government scraps ID replacement charges

Govt waives ID replacement and particulars change fees for six months

Analysis: The Kenyan government has waived fees for the replacement of national identity cards and changes to personal particulars for a period of six months, aiming to improve access to this crucial document.

Govt Waives ID Card Replacement Fees

Analysis: The Kenyan government has announced a six-month waiver on fees for replacing national identity cards and changing personal details, aiming to improve access to identification documents. This directive, issued by Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen via a special gazette notice, takes effect immediately.