Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has announced sweeping reforms aimed at easing access to essential documents for Kenyans. In a major policy shift, Murkomen declared that authentication fees for birth certificates used in national ID and passport applications have been scrapped with immediate effect.
The CS further revealed that the government is in the process of abolishing charges for both birth and death certificates, a move he says will ensure equal and affordable access to vital registration services across the country. According to Murkomen, no Kenyan should be locked out of critical opportunities such as education, employment, or travel due to prohibitive costs tied to obtaining official documents.
In addition to scrapping fees, the Interior Ministry is set to roll out a user-friendly digital system to modernize service delivery. The platform will allow citizens to initiate and track their national ID applications online, reducing congestion at government offices and cutting down on delays that have long frustrated applicants.
“These reforms are designed to make access to government services more efficient, affordable, and inclusive. Every Kenyan has the right to these documents, and we are determined to eliminate unnecessary barriers,” Murkomen emphasized.
The announcement has been welcomed by many Kenyans, with civil society groups hailing it as a step toward promoting fairness and accountability in public service delivery.
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