Gov't calls on Kenyans to pick up over 470,000 uncollected National ID Cards

Over 470,000 National ID cards are lying uncollected in registration offices and Huduma Centres across the country.

In a press statement released on Tuesday, Principal Secretary Julius Bitok announced that as of August 26, 2024, there were 476,167 uncollected IDs, urging those who have made applications to visit the registration centers where they initially submitted their applications to collect their cards promptly.

The PS noted that the National Registration Bureau (NRB) has cleared the backlog of National ID card applications

The High Court had initially issued a conservatory order on July 25, 2024, which temporarily halted the issuance of the third-generation ID cards. However, this order was lifted on August 12, 2024, allowing the National Registration Bureau (NRB) to resume its work.

Nairobi County tops the list at 55,327 uncollected cards. Other counties with substantial figures include Kiambu with 37,708, Nakuru with 28,581, and Kisumu with 18,529 uncollected IDs.

According to the PS, the National Registration Bureau has ramped up its production capacity to 32,000 cards per day and introduced 24-hour services to expedite the process. The Department is urging all applicants to visit the registration centers where they initially submitted their applications to collect their cards promptly.