Murkomen also announced a comprehensive policy review aimed at recognising and documenting small and unrecognised communities, many of whom face systemic barriers in obtaining identification documents.

“We will be introducing user-friendly systems, allowing citizens to initiate and track their applications online. Kenyans should have real-time information on the progress and status of their national identification applications,” he added.

During his speech, the CS emphasised that identity is a fundamental human right, and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to achieving universal birth registration coverage.

He revealed that the Ministry of Interior is expanding Civil Registration Services to ensure all 290 constituencies are served by 2027.

“Every child must have access to birth registration services as close to their place of birth as possible,” he noted.

As part of its identity management reforms, the government also launched a real-time biometric ID verification system during the event, intended to strengthen document integrity and streamline verification across agencies.

International Identity Day, observed annually, serves as a global reminder of the importance of legal identity — affirming every individual’s right to be recognized, counted, and to belong.