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According to the Bill, the national ID card, despite having all the personal details, including biometrics, has little utility in functional areas. ....
Hussein said the same has been witnessed at the Kibera registration of person offices in recent months where Nubian community members “are constantly sent back” without booking for vetting because the responsible parties (vetting committee members) are yet to resume work. “On the other hand, Kenyans not subjected to vetting can freely proceed with the process. We fail to understand why such discriminatory acts should be allowed to continue at the expense of the livelihoods and rights of Nubian children,” Hussein told journalists at NRF offices. “Intentionally locking out Nubians from getting identification cards without explanation while other Kenyans can get their documentation requests processed is a clear indicator about how the government treats minority communities in the country,” ....