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Originally published by Kenyanstop
May 31, 2026
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Huduma Kenya Explains Rules on Holding Multiple National IDs

Huduma Kenya has clarified on holding onto multiple ID cards; however, Kenyans have to be aware of what the law says about the issue...
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Huduma Kenya has clarified the legal implications of possessing two national identity cards, a situation that can arise when a lost ID is recovered after a replacement has been processed.
- The agency stated citizens "can pick [the new ID] and have two" if a replacement is already processed, but acknowledged this situation is legally precarious.
- The Registration of Persons Act, Cap. 107 strictly prohibits holding more than one active ID, with penalties including fines or imprisonment under the Penal Code.
- This clarification comes as Huduma Centres nationwide are holding a significant number of uncollected IDs, with Nairobi County alone having 71,000 uncollected cards.
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