Govt directs chiefs to give all the uncollected IDs for voter registration

 

Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr. Fred Matiang'i at a past function. He has directed the Chiefs and their Assistants to ensure all the uncollected Identity Cards are given out in readiness for the next registration by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) next year.

By Dickson Odhiambo

December 16, 2021

Govt directs chiefs to give all the uncollected IDs for voter registration

The Ministry of Interior and National Government Coordination has directed Chiefs and their assistants in the Nyanza region to ensure all the uncollected Identity Cards are given out in readiness for the next registration by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) next year.

Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i says there are over 50,000 uncollected IDs and the national government administrators must take the lead and find the owners within Nyanza region.

Matiang’i says chiefs and their assistants are the face of the national government at the grass root level hence must ensure that Government services required at the grass root level reaches the residents.

 Speaking in Nyakach Sub County today during the unveiling of the new Central Nyakach Division,  the Cabinet Secretary said it is important for every eligible voter to take part in the 2022 general elections thus the need to give out the IDs.

The CS says the next roll out of voter registration by IEBC must find when all the uncollected IDs are with their owners by that time.

Matiang’i says voting is a fundamental right which must be protected by giving every eligible voter to cast their vote.

He has directed the administrators to aid in giving out IDs to those who attain 18 years of age so that they can apply for a voter's card and voter during next year’s polls in August.

He further noted that as a security team, they are ready to deliver a peaceful election next year.

Matiang’i says the preparedness by the security agencies will deliver a peaceful election.

“We have canceled our leaves during this festive season to protect Kenyans,” he added

The CS says no government agency will be intimidated while carrying out their mandates to ensure a peaceful country during the electioneering period.

Matiang’i says President Uhuru Kenyatta has directed them to do their work and dismissed those accusing the administrators of meddling in politics to stop.

He adds that he will follow the President's directive since the country must be led from one front.

“Is there a homestead being run by two people?,” he asked.

He says they will work in coordination and will not listen to any noise that discredits their work.

He says the peace of the country is paramount and security agencies must be loyal to their country while discharging their work.

Matiang’i says the handshake between President Kenyatta and ODM party leader Raila Odinga has brought peace which will be cherished for many years to come.