Ruto says government considering waiver of ID card replacement fee
Ruto on Saturday said the fee was introduced to discourage abuse of the service by citizens who, after receiving IDs for free, would lose them and replace them regularly...
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President William Ruto announced the government is reviewing a waiver of the national identification card replacement fee, ensuring no one is denied the opportunity to register as a voter, especially with a free replacement window extended until after the 2027 elections.
- The government is establishing two key funds: the Infrastructure Fund and the Sovereign Wealth Fund, to transform the country and secure its future.
- The Infrastructure Fund aims to finance agricultural transformation, industrialisation, and manufacturing, with a goal to increase power generation from 2,300 megawatts to a minimum of 10,000MW.
- President Ruto issued a stern warning to health facilities charging for outpatient services, stating the government has disbursed KSh3.7 billion to pay for health insurance for 2.5 million vulnerable Kenyans.
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Matiang’i Announces 2027 Presidential Bid as Gachagua Accuses Ruto of Intimidation - October 2025
Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr. Fred Matiang’i revealed his intention to vie for the presidency in 2027 on a Jubilee Party ticket, while also dismissing claims of a rift within the United Opposition. He emphasized that building unity takes time and patience. Concurrently, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua accused President William Ruto of intimidating and coercing his Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) candidates contesting in upcoming by-elections. Gachagua asserted that a majority of his party's candidates have faced threats. In a separate announcement, President William Ruto said the government is reviewing a waiver of the national ID replacement fee to ensure no one is denied the opportunity to register as a voter, with a free replacement window extended until after the 2027 elections.
