Kenya poised to build a robust digital ID ecosystem for inclusive growth
By Eng. John Barorot NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 13 - As governments worldwide digitise public services, the case for secure and inclusive digital identification Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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Kenya is actively developing a robust digital identity ecosystem to enhance public service delivery and drive inclusive growth, positioning itself as a leader in Africa's digital transformation. The country's progress in digitizing government services through platforms like eCitizen demonstrates a commitment to leveraging technology for economic management and policy execution.
- Over 22,000 public services have been digitized, with 13.7 million Kenyans registered on the eCitizen platform as of late 2025.
- The Kenya Education Management Information System (KEMIS) used digital IDs for 2 million Grade 9 students in 2025 for school enrollment.
- The Social Health Authority (SHA) covers 2 million citizens, using digital IDs to authenticate claims and reduce fraud.
- The Kenya Integrated Agriculture Management Information System (KIAMIS) has registered 9 million farmers to facilitate targeted subsidies.
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