The government has announced a major initiative to improve access to birth and death registration services across the country.

Led by the Ministry of Interior and National Administration’s State Department for Immigration and Citizen Services, this initiative aims to establish registration offices in all 290 constituencies, significantly expanding service coverage.

“Every constituency will host a birth and death registration office to enhance the gathering of timely Civil Registration data and ease access to critical documents,” said Bitok.

Currently, only 120 constituencies offer such services, highlighting the pressing need for this nationwide drive.

During the inauguration of a Civil Registration office in Moiben, Uasin Gishu County, PS Julius Bitok emphasized the government’s commitment to opening offices in the remaining 170 constituencies.

“Our plan is to ensure we have offices in all the 290 constituencies in the country. Currently, we are at 170, but we want to roll it around the country because the Kenya Kwanza movement is focused on having these services at the grassroots.”

The Implementation of the initiative

This strategic move involves close collaboration with Members of Parliament and elected leaders to expedite the process and ensure efficient service delivery.

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“The government is working with Members of Parliament and other elected leaders to fast-track the opening of Civil Registration offices in 170 constituencies that currently don’t offer the services,” noted the PS.

The new registration offices will not only streamline birth and death registrations but also provide additional services from the National Registration Bureau and Immigration Department, including the issuance of crucial documents like Identity Cards and passports.

Expansion of Registration Services in Moiben

The significance of this initiative extends beyond Moiben, as highlighted by Moiben MP Phylis Bartoo, who emphasized the positive impact on neighboring constituencies like Marakwet, Trans Nzoia, Soy, and Ainabkoi.

“Our constituency is rural and moving from here to Eldoret town to search for these services has been a very difficult journey.”

“Now, we have brought it closer to the people, and it will not only serve Moiben but also neighboring constituencies like Marakwet, Trans Nzoia, Soy and Ainabkoi,” said the MP.

The decentralization of these services to the grassroots level underscores the government’s dedication to improving service accessibility at the local level.

Additionally, the Moiben office, which will serve approximately 200,000 people, is expected to bring much needed convenience to residents who previously had to travel to Eldoret town for these services.

Bitok issues directive to chiefs

PS Bitok stressed the importance of birth registration, noting that children require birth certificates for school enrollment.

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“We will rely on chiefs and assistant chiefs to mobilize all those people who are not registered because right now, we are at 86% countrywide. They should register because children cannot attend school without a birth certificate.”

By establishing offices in every constituency, the government hopes to bridge this gap and ensure that all Kenyans have access to these critical services.

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