Huduma Kenya has clarified that the waiver of Identity Cards (IDs) and Birth Certificate replacement charges remains active.
Addressing questions about the replacement of lost IDs on March 18, Huduma Kenya clarified that citizens will not be required to pay the KSh1,000 fee when applying for a duplicate ID.
“Hello, ID replacement is still free,” Huduma Kenya responded.
This was after an inquiry from a youth who wanted to know whether the authority was still replacing IDs for free or the waiver had lapsed, explaining that he wanted to register as a voter, but had possibly lost his ID.
Another Kenyan expressed dissatisfaction, reporting that some agents were still demanding KSh 100 for passport photos.
In its response, Huduma Kenya asked the citizen to share a direct message with details on his experience and the Huduma Centre he visited for follow-up.
“Hello, kindly DM with details on your experience and the Huduma Centre you visited for follow-up.”
Huduma Kenya Confirms Birth Certificate Prices
In the same thread, another user inquired about the cost of replacing a lost birth certificate.
Huduma Kenya stated that replacement now costs KSh 250, providing clear guidance on the applicable fee.
“Hello, birth certificate replacement costs KSh. 250,” Huduma Kenya replied.
Also Read: Replace Your Lost ID at Huduma Centre with This Simple Guide
Kenya’s Gen Z Fuel Voter Registration Through Social Media
Kenyan youths, especially Gen Z, are leading a campaign to mobilize the youth to register as voters online ahead of the 2027 general elections, signaling a shift from past perceptions of youth political apathy to organized, digital-first engagement.
Platforms like X (Twitter), TikTok, and Instagram have become key tools for peer-to-peer mobilization.
Young people are sharing videos of friends pooling together to register as voters, often with captions such as “Voter found!” or “Tuchukue Kura” (Let’s take the vote).
Viral challenges encourage peers to obtain their voter cards, sometimes through playful social pressure or exclusion from friend groups.
Hashtags like #TukoKadi have amplified the movement, turning online trends into measurable, real-world voter registration activity.
Also Read: Huduma Explains Why It Still Charges Kenyans For ID Replacement Despite Ruto’s Order
Ruto Announces Free ID Replacement Ahead Of 2027 Elections
President William Ruto, in October 2025, during the Pentecostal Assemblies of God (PAG) centenary celebrations in Nyang’ori, Vihiga County, announced the waiver on the national identification card replacement fee to ensure no one is denied the opportunity to register as a voter.
The President explained that the fee was introduced to discourage abuse of the service by citizens who, after receiving IDs for free, would lose them and replace them regularly.
He further confirmed that the free replacement window will remain in effect until after the elections.
