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    "content": "Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir I stand to make a Statement on the launch of the Rapid Results Initiative (RRI) for processing and issuance of birth certificates as well as issues raised by colleagues on police reservists. Pursuant to Standing Order No.51(1), I rise to make a Statement on two matters, for which the Committee on National Security, Defence and Foreign Relations is responsible. Article 53 of our Constitution states that every child has a right to a name and nationality from birth. The importance of ensuring all Kenyans access their birth certificates, which is the most important form of documentation, cannot be overemphasized. However, the challenges surrounding the issuance of birth certificates have previously been raised by many Senators on the Floor of the House. There have been perpetual complaints from the public on the delays in obtaining birth certificates due to the pending backlog in most counties. Some of the concerns that were raised include- (1) The impact of the delay on children who require birth certificates to join pre- school, primary and secondary schools and registration for examinations. (2) The cost of travel by parents and guardians who have to check the status of the application several times. (3) Inadequate staff and lack of resources like printing papers which has been an excuse reported to the public. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, pursuant to this, I wish to report to the House that the Ministry of Interior and Coordination of National Government on 27th June, 2019 at a function to which my Committee was invited, launched the Rapid Results Initiative (RRI) for processing and issuance of birth certificates in Kajiado Town. The initiative by the Ministry is aimed at ensuring that all Kenyans who do not have birth certificates or identification cards obtain these crucial documents so that they can even register for Huduma Namba. All assistant chiefs have been directed to ensure that all births occurring in their respective areas of jurisdiction are registered immediately. They have been further directed to ensure that only funerals taking place within their areas or jurisdiction have been issued with burial permits so that all cases are accounted for. Within this one month, 1.3 million uncollected birth certificates are to be issued across the country in every location. There are 1.3 million certificates that are uncollected as we deal with this. Through the initiative, the Ministry aims at- (1) Increasing the capacity of all registration officers across the country to rationalize the process and issuance of birth certificates. (2) Reduce the current backlog of birth certificates pending processing and issuance of birth certificates in counties (3) Implement the RRI for one month by giving resources and support to the civil registrar’s office at the county level. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate."
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