The Kenyan government has launched a new digital system on the eCitizen platform for applying for and printing birth certificates, eliminating the need for physical visits to civil registration offices.

• Kenyans can now apply, receive approval, and download their birth certificates online, with the option to print from home or a cyber café.
• This initiative is spearheaded by the Kenyan government as part of its broader public service digitization efforts.
• Newborns will automatically receive a Unique Personal Identifier (UPI) facilitating immediate online access to birth certificates.