Relief For kenyans As Gov’t Waives ID Replacement Fees, Announces Dateline
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has extended the waiver period on fees charged on replacing national identification cards by six months.
In a special gazette notice dated April 30, 2026, Murkomen confirmed that the waiver, which had initially been granted for six months, will now run from April 30, 2026, to October 30, 2026.
The revised timeline replaces a similar notice issued in October last year, which gave Kenyans up to April 30, 2026, to replace lost IDs ahead of the 2027 General Elections.
“I have today issued a special gazette notice extending the waiver period for fees charged on the replacement of IDs and change of particulars for a further six months,” Murkomen announced.
This extension means that the previous requirement to pay a Ksh1,000 fee for duplicate or replacement IDs has been removed for the next six months.
We have today issued a Special Gazette Notice extending the waiver period for fees charged on the replacement of IDs and change of particulars for a further six months.
— KIPCHUMBA MURKOMEN, E.G.H (@kipmurkomen) May 1, 2026
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According to Murkomen, the move is part of a broader government effort to ensure that all Kenyans obtain essential identification documents without financial burden.
He noted that access to national IDs is critical for participation in everyday life, including accessing government services, securing employment, and engaging in financial transactions.
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“We are committed to ensuring that all citizens can acquire vital identification documents to access government services and other opportunities,” he added.
Murkomen further disclosed that the latest directive aligns with ongoing reforms within President William Ruto’s administration to ease access to critical documents.
Some of the recent measures have included scrapping fees for first-time ID applicants, removing charges for the authentication of birth certificates, and simplifying vetting procedures in Northern Kenya.
In his statement, Murkomen urged all eligible Kenyans to take advantage of the extended waiver period and ensure their identification documents are up to date.
With the new October deadline in place, the government is expected to focus on improving service delivery at registration centres to accommodate increased demand.
Relief For kenyans As Gov’t Waives ID Replacement Fees, Announces Dateline
