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October 4, 2025
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Ruto says government considering waiver of ID card replacement fee

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...

✨ Key Highlights

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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