2027 elections: How IDs budget tripled to Sh31 billion

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The value of a national identity cards (IDs) project has increased to Sh31 billion from Sh10 billion, as the government ramps up production of the documents required to register…

The value of a national identity cards (IDs) project has increased to Sh31 billion from Sh10 billion, as the government ramps up production of the documents required to register new voters ahead of next year’s General Election.

President William Ruto’s administration has revised the project’s expected completion date to June 30, 2028 and also increased the budget, first to Sh12 billion and then Sh31 billion, according to official documents.

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