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June 1, 2026

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Ruto Addresses ID Issuance to Foreigners Ahead of 2027 Elections

Ruto Addresses ID Issuance to Foreigners Ahead of 2027 Elections

The clarification comes amid rising concerns that foreign individuals were in possession of kenyan IDs, raising fears that the foreigners might be allowed to vote in the 2027 General Elections...

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President William Ruto has clarified that recent changes to ID registration processes in Northern Kenya are not intended to grant Kenyan identity cards to foreigners.

The presidential declaration signed in February 2025 aimed to end discriminatory practices in document issuance for Kenyan citizens.
President William Ruto emphasized that Kenyan identity cards will only be issued to legitimate citizens, upholding the integrity of the identification system.
Concerns had been raised regarding potential security risks and the misuse of Kenyan IDs by citizens of neighboring countries, particularly ahead of the 2027 general elections.

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