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December 1, 2025
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Registration Offices to Double as Parliament Passes Crucial Civil Rights Bill

Registration Offices to Double as Parliament Passes Crucial Civil Rights Bill

If signed into law, the amendment will significantly expand access to these vital services, particularly for individuals residing in remote and underserved areas...

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The Kenyan National Assembly has passed the Births and Deaths Registration (Amendment) Bill, 2024, on Monday, December 1, 2025, which aims to significantly expand access to civil registration services across the country.

  • The Bill proposes establishing at least one civil registration office in every constituency, increasing the number of offices from 143 to 290.
  • Sponsored by Gilgil MP Hon. Martha Wangari, the amendment seeks to make these vital services more accessible, particularly in remote areas.
  • Hon. Wangari stated the initial cost for establishing the additional offices would be approximately Sh219 million, with each office staffed by a registrar, a deputy registrar, and a clerk.

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