Murkomen: Over 100,000 adults in Narok lack national IDs
CS Murkomen said the government is determined to make sure all eligible Kenyans are documented
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has revealed that more than 100,000 adults in Narok County do not have national identification cards.
Speaking on Monday, August 11, 2025, during the Jukwaa la Usalama security and service delivery forum in Narok, Murkomen said the government is determined to make sure all eligible Kenyans are documented.
He visited the County Commissioner’s office grounds to inspect a mobile ID registration exercise, where residents were being assisted to apply for the document. Murkomen announced that the government is rolling out Mobile Live Capture Units, special machines that make it easier and faster to register for IDs. These units are already being tested in several parts of the country.
“The county has more than 100,000 adults without IDs.
Once we fully roll out our Mobile Live Capture Unit programme, more people here will get their IDs. I encourage residents to take advantage of this opportunity, especially since first-time ID applications are free,” Murkomen said.
He added that the government has removed the extra vetting process in border counties like Narok, which had in the past slowed down registration. He also noted that birth and death certificates are now issued on the same day, making it easier for people to access vital documents.
Murkomen said awareness campaigns will be led by Narok Governor Patrick Ole Ntutu, to ensure as many residents as possible come forward to register. “Governor Ntutu has promised to work closely with us to improve security and service delivery in Narok,” he added.
During his visit, Murkomen met with senior county and national leaders, including Deputy Governor Tamalinye Koech, Narok North MP Agnes Pareiyo, East African Legislative Assembly MP David ole Sankok, and County Assembly Speaker Davis Dikirr.
The security meeting was also attended by Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat (Kenya Police Service), Deputy Inspector General Gilbert Masengeli (Administration Police Service), Principal Administrative Secretary Beverly Opwora, Secretary of National Administration Moses Lilan, Secretary of Internal Security Thomas Saka, officials from the National Registration Bureau, Regional Police Commander Jasper Ombati, County Commissioner Kipkech Lotiatia, and other senior government representatives.
Murkomen said the government’s priority is to ensure no Kenyan is left out of national records, as having an ID is key to accessing essential services and opportunities.
