The government has announced a list of Huduma Centres across the country where Kenyans can obtain newly processed national identity cards immediately, in a move aimed at easing access to the crucial document.
In a public notice issued through Huduma Kenya, citizens in need of new national IDs have been urged to visit designated Huduma Centres to collect their cards without delay.
“Need a New ID? Visit These Huduma Centres,” the agency said in its notice.
The centres are spread across several counties and include Baringo, Bomet, Busia, Elgeyo Marakwet, Embu, Eldoret, Garissa, Isiolo, Kajiado, Kakamega, Kericho, Kiambu, Kibra, Kilifi, Kirinyaga, Kisii, Kisumu, Kitale, Kitui, Kwale, Narok, Nyamira, Nyeri, Samburu, Siaya, Taita Taveta.
The government has also listed, Tana River, Vihiga, West Pokot, Lamu, Machakos, Makadara, Makueni, Meru, Migori, Mombasa, Murang’a, Nakuru and Nandi.
The announcement is expected to benefit thousands of Kenyans who have been waiting for their first-time national identity cards, enabling them to access essential services that require proof of identification.
What you need to have
Huduma Kenya has advised applicants to visit the designated centres to begin the application process and obtain guidance on the required documentation.
Applicants are encouraged to carry all necessary supporting documents to avoid delays during registration.
The announcement is expected to benefit thousands of Kenyans who have been waiting for their first-time national identity cards, enabling them to access essential services that require proof of identification.
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National identity cards are required for various services, including voter registration, opening bank accounts, accessing government services, securing employment, registering mobile phone SIM cards and applying for passports.
Applicants whose IDs are ready have been advised to visit the listed Huduma Centres with the required collection documents to receive their cards.
Issuing cards to foreigners
This comes days after the government dismissed concerns over the reported issuance of national identity cards to foreigners, clarifying that non-citizens are only issued with alien identification documents.
Speaking before the National Assembly Committee on Regional Integration at Parliament Buildings on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, Principal Secretary for Immigration and Citizen Services, Belio Kipsang, explained that the government is enabling foreigners to access essential services, such as SIM cards and telephone registration.
“The government only issues alien ID cards to non-citizens to allow them to access services such as SIM cards and telephone registration,” Kipsang stated.
The clarification came amid discussions on identity management, passport processing and regional integration within the East African Community (EAC).
