Itumbi dismisses claims of delayed ID issuance, cites Nakuru data amid political row

Itumbi accused the opposition of spreading misinformation and attempting to create public anxiety over the registration process. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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Dennis Itumbi has strongly refuted claims by opposition leader Rigathi Gachagua regarding delayed and selective issuance of national identity cards, branding them as false and politically motivated.

The Directorate of Presidential Special Projects and Creative Economy Coordination, through Itumbi, presented data showing over 1.4 million IDs issued in Nakuru County as of April 18, 2026, to counter accusations of delays.
Key individuals involved are Dennis Itumbi, representing the government, and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, who made the initial accusations.
Gachagua had alleged discriminatory practices, claiming IDs are issued faster in pro-government areas compared to opposition strongholds, and threatened mass action if the alleged discrimination continues.

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