Kenya: Hundreds protest in in Tana River County demanding to be issued with national IDs
Published: 26/Jun/2016
Source: Daily Nation (Nairobi)
They said lack of the vital document has caused them much suffering as they have “become destitute in their own country”.
By ABDIMALIK HAJIR
- Maulid Mohamed said he is among hundreds of young people from the area who have been waiting for the document for the last two years.
- He said lack of Identity cards may push young people into criminal activities because they cannot form groups to get loans.
- Tana River County Registrar of Persons Benson Kwendo said those with issues should report to the nearest registration office so that their waiting cards can be verified.
- He also urged those with complaints to forward their names to his office for action to be taken.
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