County Announces Plan to Create Local IDs for Residents

The residents will need the ID to access cheaper services..

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The Mombasa County government is set to introduce the 'Mombasa Resident’s Card', which will serve as an identity card for residents, subject to public approval.

The county aims to offer discounts on essential services such as healthcare and education to cardholders.
Governor Abdulswamad Sheriff emphasized that the card will include biometric information to promote transparency and reduce corruption.
Each year, the county spends over KES 130 million on hospital fee waivers, and the card is seen as a means for targeted support.

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