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CS Murkomen Scraps Ksh300 ID Fee, Announces Free Passport Document Verification

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Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has officially scrapped the Ksh300 application fee for national identity cards, implementing a directive issued by President William Ruto. The changes were formalized through a special Gazette Notice published on Wednesday, March 19.

Speaking in Shabab, Nakuru County, Murkomen further announced the removal of fees previously charged for document verification during ID and passport applications.

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“Kenyans were being asked to pay Ksh500 for document verification. From now on, this process will be free,” the CS stated.

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Murkomen emphasized that verification is a government responsibility and citizens should not bear additional costs for accessing essential services.

Additionally, he reaffirmed the government’s commitment to eliminating extra vetting procedures, which he termed discriminatory and a barrier for many Kenyans seeking identification and travel documents.

The removal of these fees aligns with the administration’s broader push to streamline public services and enhance accessibility for all citizens.

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