Ministry Announces Upcoming Changes to National ID Issuance
The programme will simplify identity verification for Kenyans seeking government services while reducing dependence on physical identification documents...
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Kenyans will soon be able to access their national identity cards electronically via their smartphones, as announced by Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen. This initiative aims to streamline government services and ease the identification process for citizens.
- The new system will introduce a digital Maisha Card, accessible on phones, eliminating the need for a physical ID.
- This digital ID will reportedly feature a scannable barcode for identity verification, even if the physical card is lost.
- The announcement follows the recent digitisation of birth certificate access, allowing downloads and printing via the eCitizen portal.
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Kenyans to Access National IDs Electronically Via Smartphones - June 2026
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