Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has defended his plan to issue Kenyan identity cards and voter cards to Kenyans living in Uganda, a move criticized by the opposition as voter smuggling.

• Murkomen stated that Kenyans residing in border areas and neighboring countries have a right to government services, including identification and voting rights.
• The initiative aims to prevent discrimination against Kenyans living abroad, with the State Department for Diaspora Affairs supporting such efforts.
• The opposition, including former Attorney General Justin Muturi, has called on the IEBC to investigate the claims and ensure the integrity of the 2027 General Elections.