Kenyans can now download and print birth certificates online, a significant advancement in accessing government services. This initiative was announced following a consultative meeting on Monday.

• Citizens can now download and print birth certificates online.
• The development was highlighted by Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen.
• The meeting also reviewed progress in decentralising passport issuance and strengthening e-Citizen services.

Kenyans can now download and print their birth certificates online, eliminating the need to visit Huduma centres or civil registry offices. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen announced the significant change on Monday, June 22.

• Kenyans can download and print the birth certificate from home with internet access.
• The reform is spearheaded by the State Department for Immigration and Citizen Services.
• This move is part of a broader push to digitise government processes and streamline access to essential documents.

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has released new licensing guidelines for professionals and companies in the solar sector. The updated requirements mandate that all solar technicians, contractors, vendors, manufacturers, and importers must obtain licenses through EPRA's online portal before offering services.

• Individual solar PV technicians can apply for one of three licence classes (T1, T2, T3) with varying fees and 60-day approval timelines.
• Companies need licences for contractor (C1), vendor (V1, V2), and manufacturer roles, with different fee structures and 30-day approval periods.
• Technicians and contractors in the solar water heating sector also have specific licensing categories (SHW1, SHW2, SHC1, SHC2, SHM) with associated fees and processing times.