Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has announced the rollout of a new digital system that will change how Kenyans register births by reducing bureaucracy, cutting delays, and making the service more accessible.
Speaking during President William Ruto’s development tour of the North Rift region at Kaptumo in Aldai Constituency, Nandi County, on October 12, 2026, Murkomen said the e-Birth Notification System was part of the government’s broader plan to digitise public services and improve service delivery.
Murkomen said the system was intended to eliminate administrative hurdles and make birth registration more accessible to Kenyans.
“We are rolling out the e-Birth Notification System to eliminate bureaucracy and delays, and make birth registration more accessible to Kenyans. This is part of our broader plan to digitise government services and improve service delivery,” he said.
Murkomen On Govt Expanding Digital Public Services
The Cabinet Secretary also highlighted other reforms targeting the cost of accessing government services, including the abolition of fees for first-time national identity card applications, ID replacement and changes to personal particulars.
He said the measures form part of the government’s efforts to simplify public services and reduce the charges associated with essential documentation.
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However, Murkomen did not provide further details in his announcement on the specific implementation timelines or procedures for accessing the new e-Birth Notification System.
Ruto Commissions Kaptumo Modern Market, Electricity Project Targets 23,000 Households
During the development tour, President Ruto commissioned the 500-stall Kaptumo modern market in Aldai Constituency, Nandi County.
The facility includes an information and communication technology (ICT) hub, storage facilities, cold rooms, and other amenities to support traders and improve the working environment for small-scale businesses.
“At Kaptumo, Aldai Constituency, Nandi County, I joined H.E. President @WilliamsRuto during his development tour of the North Rift region, where he commissioned the 500-stall Kaptumo modern market. The market includes an ICT hub, storage facilities, cold rooms, and other essential amenities, which will give Mama Mboga a dignified, modern working environment, boost local trade, and expand opportunities for residents.”
According to Murkomen, the market is expected to support local trade and expand economic opportunities for residents.
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The President also inspected the ongoing construction of the 200-unit Kaptumo Affordable Housing Phase One Project, which is part of the development activities highlighted during the tour.
Ruto also commissioned the Aldai Last Mile Connectivity Project, part of a KSh2.1 billion programme that targets electricity connections for 23,000 households across Nandi County.
The initiative aims to extend electricity access to more households as the government continues implementing infrastructure projects in the region.
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