The Government Printer is at risk of shutting down due to a significant debt of Ksh475.4 million and budget cuts, potentially leading to a shortage of crucial government documents.

• Ksh475.4 million in long-outstanding debts accumulated between 2017 and 2022.
• Government Printer CEO Abdi Hassan and the National Assembly Special Funds Accounts Committee are involved.
• Key government institutions like the IEBC and the State Department for Immigration and Citizen Services are among those owing the printer money.

The Public Service Commission (PSC) is implementing a new verification process to combat the use of fraudulent academic certificates within the civil service.

• The overhaul aims to allow instant authentication of academic papers to prevent the hiring and promotion of individuals with fake qualifications.
• Key organizations involved in the new system development include the Commission for University Education (CUE) and the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC).
• The PSC is also facing challenges with a significant staffing shortfall, operating with nearly half of its approved workforce.

Huduma Kenya is urging Kenyans to collect their awaiting personal identification documents, including national IDs, smart driving licenses, and birth certificates, from designated service centres nationwide.

• Over 266,000 personal documents (152,398 national IDs, 85,550 smart driving licenses, and 28,550 birth certificates) remain uncollected.
• The directive comes from Huduma Kenya, a government agency.
• The uncollected documents are crucial for accessing essential services like employment, education, and banking.