{"id":14702,"date":"2024-05-08T12:15:22","date_gmt":"2024-05-08T12:15:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.getufm.co.ke\/?p=14702"},"modified":"2024-05-08T12:15:25","modified_gmt":"2024-05-08T12:15:25","slug":"the-newly-proposed-id-registration-guidelines-have-met-with-strong-opposition-from-civil-rights-groups","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.getufm.co.ke\/?p=14702","title":{"rendered":"The Newly Proposed ID Registration Guidelines Have Met With Strong Opposition From Civil Rights Groups."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"318\" height=\"159\" src=\"https:\/\/www.getufm.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/images-2-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14703\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.getufm.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/images-2-4.jpg 318w, https:\/\/www.getufm.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/images-2-4-300x150.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 318px) 100vw, 318px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kenyans residing in border, cosmopolitan, and settlement counties will no longer undergo vetting for National Identification Card issuance, as President William Ruto abolished the requirement on April 8, 2024. This move aims to eliminate discrimination based on religion or region, especially affecting Asians, Arabs, and Nubians, who were previously subjected to proving Kenyan citizenship for ID card acquisition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Ministry of Interior subsequently released revised guidelines on April 29, pertaining to ID card issuance. However, these guidelines have faced opposition from civil rights organizations and community-based groups. The critics argue that the new guidelines risk perpetuating arbitrary vetting practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under the new guidelines, applicable only to border and cosmopolitan regions, applicants must provide proof of name, age, and citizenship, typically through birth certificates and parent ID cards. Some key provisions include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Disbandment of identification (vetting) committees from May 1, 2024.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Registration of ID card applicants in their home counties or permanent residence, confirmed by a chief&#8217;s introduction letter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Requirement for birth certificates and parent&#8217;s ID cards for applicants from educational institutions in border areas, with validation by the institution&#8217;s head.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Verification of citizenship through parent&#8217;s ID cards or citizenship certificates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Authentication of applicants without parents through death certificates or an ID of a biological relative.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collaboration with security agencies to prevent illegal registrations, with submission of registered applications to National Intelligence Services (NIS) and Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) for due diligence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Verification of applications by registration officers, adhering to constitutionally provided registration forms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Critics argue that these guidelines fail to address the challenge of identification access for millions of Kenyans lacking documents due to historical vetting injustices. They express concern over vesting power in chiefs and security agencies, potentially perpetuating current vetting practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To streamline ID issuance, the organizations advocate for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Abolition of ID vetting and differential treatment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Legislative grounding of identification processes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Implementation of affirmative action measures.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Expansion of registration and identification offices, particularly in underserved areas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Their ultimate goal is to ensure equitable access to identification for all Kenyans, especially those historically excluded due to discriminatory vetting practices.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kenyans residing in border, cosmopolitan, and settlement counties will no longer undergo vetting for National Identification Card issuance, as President William Ruto abolished the requirement on April 8, 2024. 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