Huduma Namba: Why you should consider the digital registration

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Much debate have been tied to the National Integrated Identity Management System( NIIMS). Most people have expressed their concerns about the government using the system to invade people’s privacy.

But how true is this? Do they even take the DNA samples or it is just rumors?

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Having a centralized database of everyone residing in Kenya has for sure it’s pros to the government as well as legitimate concerns to citizens and foreigners residing in the country.

At least for now we understand the unique number – Huduma Namba generated by the National Integrated Identity Management System (NIIMS) will be used to save biometric, demographic and physical details of all Kenyan residents.

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Huduma Namba generated by the National Integrated Identity Management System (NIIMS) will be used to save biometric, demographic and physical details of all Kenyan residents mainly for efficient government service delivery which is good.

However, having a legal database containing sensitive information on people could pose severe risks alike if that information is not well protected from abuse.

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Too much publicity about Huduma Namba is already in the wind, in fact immediately the president issued an executive order on the same everyone at the county level working for the government started embracing it.

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It’s not clear enough to Kenyans and that’s the problem; you’d imagine a government initiated activity that’s just about to gain traction to be far more conversant in our households at this time – a few weeks before the exercise if officially kicked off.

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Too much publicity about Huduma Namba is already in the wind, in fact immediately the president issued an executive order on the same everyone at the county level working for the government started embracing it.

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Personal details stored at the National Integrated Identity Management System (NIIMS) will be linked and relayed in real time to other government agencies including the Lands registry, National Social Security Fund, law enforcement agencies, National Hospital Insurance Fund, Kenya Revenue Authority, financial agencies, immigrations, National Transport and Safety Authority, Independent Electoral and Electoral and Boundaries Commission and universities.

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Requirements to get a Huduma Namba

  • Most importantly, you’ll need an identification document that can either be a birth certificate, ID card, driving license or the Kenya Revenue Authority PIN for you to be registered.
  • A digital picture
  • Personal details including names, gender, date of birth, age, citizenship, information about parents or guardians, place of birth, phone number, email address, physical and permanent residence and marital status.

How to get a Huduma Namba

Registration for the Huduma Namber will take place at homes, mobile registration centers and public institutions like hospitals, prisons, and schools between 6 am and 6 pm, including weekends and public holidays starting 2nd April 2018.

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