UDA legislators decry alleged slow issuance of IDs

Nyanza region registrar officer George Olela (left) displays some of the uncollected identity cards at the registration center in Kisumu. [File, Standard]

Two senators allied to Deputy President William Ruto have alleged a scheme by the government to delay the issuance of IDs to residents of United Democratic Alliance (UDA) perceived strongholds thereby denying them an opportunity to register as voters ahead of the August elections.