Game of cards: Inside Opposition, State clash over ID cards
Opposition leaders allege President Ruto and his allies are selectively issuing IDs, prioritising his supporters...
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Kenya's President William Ruto administration is facing intense scrutiny over the issuance of national identity cards as the General Election approaches, with allegations of manipulation surfacing.
- The government is accused of manipulating the national identity card issuance process.
- The Opposition is closely watching the State's actions regarding ID cards.
- The scrutiny intensifies as Kenya moves closer to next year's General Election.
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Opposition, State Clash Over ID Cards Issuance - April 2026
President William Ruto's administration faces intense scrutiny over national ID card issuance as the General Election approaches, with accusations of manipulation surfacing from opposition leaders. The Independent Elections and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has successfully registered 505,344 new voters in the past week, with the mass registration exercise set to conclude on April 28. Former Chief Justice David Maraga has urged the youth to prioritize voter registration, warning that low turnout could negatively impact Kenya's future given that young people constitute about 75% of the population.
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