The Government has dismissed claims by sections of the opposition alleging delays in the issuance of National Identity Cards, insisting that the national registration system is operating efficiently and without interruption.
In a press statement, Head of Presidential Special Projects and Creative Economy Coordination Dennis Itumbi termed the allegations misleading, saying there are no delays in the issuance of IDs and accusing political actors of attempting to spread misinformation.
He said the claims were part of a “desperate attempt” to create public anxiety and push a false narrative of election interference, adding that government systems remain stable and fully operational.
“What we are witnessing is political manipulation, outright falsehoods,and a desperate attempt to create anxiety among citizens, all in a hopeless effort to push a narrative of election interference,’Itumbi said.
Itumbi further stated that available data demonstrates strong performance in ID issuance across the country. In Nakuru County alone, 1,413,791 National IDs have been delivered, with 31,449 applications currently in process as of 18th April 2026.
He cited Nakuru East as having issued 497,111 IDs, followed by Naivasha with 122,369, Molo with 129,377, and Njoro with 150,517, among other sub-counties reporting steady issuance and ongoing processing of applications.
He criticized political leaders for what he termed as the weaponization of misinformation, urging Kenyans to rely on verified government data and official communication channels.