Maisha Namba is not compulsory, PS Bitok

PS Immigration & Citizen Services Prof. Julius Bitok speaking to the press after meeting with MPs from North Eastern says residents from the region. [Wilberforce Okwiri, Standard]

Immigration Principal Secretary (PS) Julius Bitok has said that the registration for the proposed digital ID dubbed 'Maisha Namba' is not compulsory.

"I want to assure Kenyans that no one will be forced to take up Maisha Card. The current IDs will continue to be recognized as valid identification documents alongside the new card," said Bitok.