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EXPLAINER: Understanding ID Application Vetting

In Summary The vetting required applicants to provide extensive documentation, such as birth certificates of parents and grandparents, to prove their Kenyan citizenship. This applied to the Somali, Nubian, Arab, and Asians. President William Ruto announced last week the abolition of the 60-year-old vetting process required to acquire a national identity (ID), particularly for individuals […]

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Govt To Abolish Vetting During ID Application From May

President William Ruto announces major change in ID card application process. Starting April, Kenyans will no longer undergo vetting. This move aims to streamline the process and eliminate disparities faced by mostly Somali Kenyans in ID and passport applications.

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