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Kenyans to get National IDs for free, Ruto directs

Huduma centre, Nairobi. [File, Standard]

It will now be easier for Kenyans to acquire national identification documents after President William Ruto directed the National Registration Bureau and Huduma Centres across the country to issue ID cards free of charge.

The President's latest directive signals a potential policy shift that could see a return to free issuance of national IDs for first-time applicants, addressing concerns of exclusion and ensuring all Kenyans can access essential government services.

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