Wajir: Wajir County Commissioner Karuku Ngumo presents national identification cards to students of Wajir Girls Secondary School on Monday, September 29, 2025. The students were registered using the Live Capture Unit technology during Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen's visit to Wajir County last week. Ngumo assured of continued government support in streamlining the ID issuance process, noting that recent reforms, including the removal of extra vetting requirements and first-time application fees, have enhanced efficiency and access to registration services.
According to Kenya News Agency, these developments are part of broader efforts to simplify and expedite the process of obtaining national identification cards, particularly for young citizens. The introduction of the Live Capture Unit technology has been pivotal in quickly processing applications and delivering IDs within a remarkably short period.
Ngumo highlighted that the removal of extra vetting and fees has played a critical role in making the registration process more accessible. This initiative aims to ensure that all eligible citizens, especially students, can obtain their IDs without facing unnecessary delays or financial burdens.
These measures are expected to significantly improve the rate of ID issuance across the county, providing students and other first-time applicants with a more streamlined and efficient process. The government's commitment to ongoing reforms promises to further enhance the accessibility and efficiency of registration services in the future.