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April 21, 2026
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Govt dismisses claims of delays in ID issuance, terms accusations political
Govt dismisses opposition claims of delays in issuing national IDs in anti-Kenya Kwanza zones, term allegations political manipulation aimed at misleading the public...
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The Kenyan government has refuted opposition claims of deliberate delays in national ID card issuance, dismissing the accusations as politically motivated. The claims were made by Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua, who alleged a scheme to hinder voter registration in opposition strongholds ahead of the 2027 General Election.
- Head of Presidential Special Projects Dennis Itumbi stated there are "no delays" and cited Nakuru County as an example, where 1,413,791 ID cards have been issued.
- The allegations were made by Rigathi Gachagua, leader of the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP).
- The government emphasized that the ID issuance system is operating normally and consistently nationwide, aiming to deliver services efficiently.
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