NIIMS Kenya: The government is introducing a new platform where all details on all Kenyans will be stored. The government plans to produce a digital Huduma card, replacing the current identification card. It will capture a wealth of an individual’s details.
Under the new platform, Kenyans will not need their current national ID cards because the new card will have all information the government may require.
The mass biometric registration will see adults give details of their KRA certificate, NHIF, NSSF cards and certificates of good conduct, to be in integrated in the National Integrated Identity Management System (NIIMS Kenya).
Each person will have a unique number which will bring order to the identification of persons because current data are inconsistent, the PS disclosed. Everyone from the age of six and above will be registered.
Strikingly, people will not get any government services, nor obtain an ID, passport, driving licenses or even a birth certificate if you aren’t registered in the NIIMS Kenya.
While registering one will need to submit a digital photo, biodata, birth certificate details, information on parents and guardians, place of birth, county, sub-county, marital status, disability, level of education, employment status and ethnic group.
Once a person is registered, they will be given a unique number that a person will be required to use while accessing government services.