President William Ruto has announced that Kenyans applying for national identity cards for the first time will no longer be charged.
Speaking on the fourth day of his development tour of Nairobi County, the Head of State said the directive aims to eliminate discrimination in the issuance of the crucial document.
The announcement came during his visit to Lang’ata and Kibra constituencies, where he launched key development projects. In Lang’ata, the President unveiled an affordable housing program that will see 15,000 housing units constructed.
He also visited Lang’ata Technical and Vocational Training College and Booth Secondary School to inspect ongoing projects.In Kibra, President Ruto visited Ayany Primary School, where he participated in serving lunch to pupils, highlighting his administration’s commitment to school feeding programs.
He later toured Kibra Technical College before addressing a public rally at DCC Kibra Grounds, where he made the landmark ID issuance announcement.At the rally, the President also welcomed the recent political agreement between his United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), thanking supporters of ODM leader Raila Odinga for embracing the pact.
He emphasized that his government is committed to working with leaders across the political spectrum to foster unity and development.
Additionally, the President directed Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi to ensure that street lights are installed in Kibra, improving security and infrastructure in the area.President Ruto’s visit to the capital city underscores his administration’s focus on housing, education, and social welfare, with promises to further enhance service delivery for Nairobi residents.
