Huduma Kenya Issues Directive on IDs, Driving Licences & Birth Certificates
Huduma Kenya has also urged the applicants to use its official communication channels, including the toll-free number 1919, in case they face challenges...
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Huduma Kenya is urging Kenyans to collect their awaiting personal identification documents, including national IDs, smart driving licenses, and birth certificates, from designated service centres nationwide.
- Over 266,000 personal documents (152,398 national IDs, 85,550 smart driving licenses, and 28,550 birth certificates) remain uncollected.
- The directive comes from Huduma Kenya, a government agency.
- The uncollected documents are crucial for accessing essential services like employment, education, and banking.
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