Kindiki hails reforms on ID access, equity and inclusion in Northern Kenya

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Deputy President Kithure Kindiki during a church service at the Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK), Ruai on May 30, 2026. [DPCS]

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has praised government efforts to dismantle historical barriers and promote equity, inclusion and national cohesion, particularly in Northern Kenya.

Speaking during the 63rd Madaraka Day celebrations, Kindiki said reforms in access to national identity cards and increased development investments were helping address long-standing inequalities that had disadvantaged some communities.

He noted that many residents born and raised in Northern Kenya were previously subjected to stringent vetting processes when applying for identity cards, often treated as suspects before being issued with the documents.