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Kenya Ends Birth Certificate Fee, Launches Digital Birth IDs

Patricia Waigwa June 26, 2026

On June 25, 2026, the Kenyan government announced plans to abolish the Ksh200 registration fee for birth certificates as part of an aggressive shift toward digital civil registration. Specifically, Interior Ministry officials finalised a cabinet memorandum to officially eliminate the charge.

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You Can Now Download and Print Your Birth Certificate Online

Patricia Waigwa June 22, 2026

Kenyans can now download and print birth certificates directly from the eCitizen platform. Specifically, Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen officially announced this milestone on Monday, June 22, 2026, following a high-level consultative meeting at Nyayo House. Furthermore, this upgrade completely eliminates the need to physically

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UFAA Services Move to Huduma Centres, Making Asset Recovery Easier for Kenyans

Patricia Waigwa February 25, 2026

The Unclaimed Financial Assets Authority (UFAA) was established to protect forgotten wealth. It operates under the Unclaimed Financial Assets Act, 2011. Before its creation, many Kenyans lost track of their money. Dormant bank accounts, uncollected dividends, and insurance payouts remained untouched for years. Consequently, billions of shillings stayed idle in financial

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Ruto’s Free ID Move Sparks Long Queues Across Huduma Centres

Patricia Waigwa November 26, 2025

President Ruto has announced that the government will waive fees for replacing national IDs until after the 2027 Elections. The move aims to ensure that no Kenyan is excluded from registering as a voter. The announcement has triggered long queues at Huduma Centres, as citizens take advantage of the free services to replace IDs. The […]