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"speaker_name": "Kilome, WDM",
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"content": " Hon. Speaker, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44(2)(c), I wish to request a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security regarding the abolishment of application and replacement fees for national identity cards."
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"content": "On 14th November 2023, the then Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration, vide Gazette Notice No.15496, announced revised charges and fees for various services, including the acquisition of identity cards. The notice introduced a Ksh300 application fee for first-time applicants and a Ksh1,000 fee for the replacement of identity cards. Unfortunately, these charges have created a barrier for many Kenyans, particularly those from marginalised and low-income communities. As a result, a significant number of first-time applicants are unable to obtain a national identity card, which helps to facilitate access to healthcare, education, financial services, employment and participation in democratic processes."
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"speaker_name": "Kilome, WDM",
"speaker_title": "Hon. Thuddeus Nzambia",
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"content": "Furthermore, the high cost of acquiring or replacing identity cards has created a system where access to identification depends on financial capacity. The mandatory imposition of these charges infringes on guaranteed constitutional rights, including the right to vote, access to employment and healthcare, and the ability to fully participate in democratic processes. This The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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"speaker_name": "Kilome, WDM",
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"content": "places a disproportionate burden on individuals and families living in poverty, exacerbates existing inequalities and pushes vulnerable populations into deeper economic hardship."
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"speaker_name": "Kilome, WDM",
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"content": "It is against this background that I request a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security on the following: 1. Immediate measures the Ministry of Interior and National Administration is taking to abolish all charges associated with the issuance and replacement of national identity cards. 2. Steps the Ministry is taking to fast-track the process of issuing and replacing identity cards, including expected timelines of processing such an application. 3. Initiatives that the Ministry has undertaken to sensitise the public on the process of acquiring and replacing identity cards. This is timely because yesterday, the President declared that identity cards should be issued for free. I wish to get a clear and official Statement so Kenyans can continue enjoying services."
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"content": "Hon. Tongoyo."
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"speaker_name": "Narok West, UDA",
"speaker_title": "Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo",
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"content": " Thank you very much, Hon. Speaker. I seek your indulgence, having listened keenly to the request from the Member. Just yesterday, the Head of State, who is the President, pronounced that identity cards will be issued for free. He made that directive because he is a listening and caring President, especially on issues that affect the youth, who are the beneficiaries of identity cards. Therefore, Hon. Speaker, I seek your indulgence because that request has already been overtaken by events since the President pronounced himself yesterday. I am sure even the Member must have heard that pronouncement."
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"content": "He has just said so. There are similar requests from the Member for Khwisero and one or two others. You can combine them and just bring an affirmation."
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"speaker_name": "Narok West, UDA",
"speaker_title": "Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo",
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"content": " Hon. Speaker, it is good that the information is on record."
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"content": "He has just said so. Hon. Sabina Chege."
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