Wajir County is witnessing a surge in national ID registrations following the government’s rollout of Live Capture Unit technology and reforms aimed at easing access to vital identification documents.
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, speaking after his Jukwaa la Usalama visit to Wajir County last week, highlighted the impact of the reforms.
“Following the scrapping of extra vetting requirements to register for IDs in border counties and the removal of fees charged on first-time applications, more people are turning up to register for IDs,” he said.
The deployment of mobile Live Capture Units has been a game-changer, allowing students and residents in remote areas to be registered without travelling long distances.
“The use of Live Capture Unit technology to register students in schools and people in remote areas has also made the service more accessible,” CS Murkomen added.
During the visit, the National Registration Bureau team registered students at Wajir Secondary School, with some receiving their ID cards in a ceremony presided over by County Commissioner Karuku Ngumo, assisted by County Registrar Galgalo Ofole and other staff.
Murkomen reaffirmed the government’s commitment to efficient service delivery.
“It takes three to seven days to receive an ID Card once a person is registered. We shall step up our reforms in the sector to ensure no Kenyan is left behind,” he assured.
The initiative is part of the broader push to enhance inclusivity, improve access to government services, and ensure that citizens in border and hardship counties enjoy equal rights and opportunities.