Nyeri Muslims decry discrimination while getting ID cards

Muslims living in Majengo, Nyeri Town have expressed concern over alleged discrimination by the government during the issuance of identification cards in the area.

Lead by Sheikh Uleid Majid, Muslim faithful told Citizen Digital that immigration officers subject members of the Muslim faith to unfair vetting processes to ascertain their nationality before they are issued with ID cards.

“If you are a Muslim in this county you will be vetted before you are given an ID because the registration officers don’t believe that we are from this country,” Sheikh Majid said.

The residents lamented that obtaining ID cards has become a serious challenge, adding that it should be addressed.

“How can we participate in the next General Election without the vital documents?” posed one resident.

The community is now pleading with the government to make it easier for them to obtain ID cards.