The Interior Ministry has introduced new charges for replacing a national Identity (ID) card, a move aimed at increasing the government's non-tax revenue.
In a statement, Cabinet Secretary (CS) Fred Matiang'i directed the National Registration Bureau to start imposing Sh100 charges for replacement of torn, worn out or mutilated IDs.
He, however, clarified that the charges would not be applicable to young persons who are turning 18 years and not previously registered.
Initially, the charges were Sh300 until in 2012 when it was waivered to encourage the registration of voters ahead of the 2013 General Election
In a statement, Cabinet Secretary (CS) Fred Matiang'i directed the National Registration Bureau to start imposing Sh100 charges for replacement of torn, worn out or mutilated IDs.
He, however, clarified that the charges would not be applicable to young persons who are turning 18 years and not previously registered.
Initially, the charges were Sh300 until in 2012 when it was waivered to encourage the registration of voters ahead of the 2013 General Election
“The Registration of Persons Rules is amended in rule 8 by deleting the words “shall not pay any fees” appearing in paragraph (6) and substituting, therefore, the words ‘shall pay to the authorized officer a fee of one hundred shillings," part of the statement read.
The Interior CS further directed the Sub County Registration Officers to exercise accountability further warning of dire consequences for those held responsible for any mishandling or misappropriation of the revenue.
The Interior CS further directed the Sub County Registration Officers to exercise accountability further warning of dire consequences for those held responsible for any mishandling or misappropriation of the revenue.
Via Kenyans.co.ke
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