Government enlists chiefs to locate owners of over 557,000 uncollected IDs before 2027 elections
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Kenya's immigration department is working to distribute over 557,000 uncollected national identity cards. The government is partnering with local chiefs and using an e-Citizen SMS alert system to reach owners. This effort aims to clear the backlog before voter registration for the January 2027 elections.
Kenya’s immigration department is partnering with local chiefs and an e‑Citizen SMS alert system to clear a backlog of more than 557,000 uncollected national identity cards ahead of the January 2027 voter registration.