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National Registration Bureau — Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya
Kenya's registry of persons, issuing national identity cards and Maisha Namba to citizens aged 18 and over.
East Africa Connect Hub verifiedReviewed 22 Oct 2026
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What the institution does
The National Registration Bureau registers Kenyan citizens aged 18 and above, captures biometrics and issues national identity cards, including the Maisha Card and Maisha Namba unique personal identifier.
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Nairobi, KenyaDepartment of National Registration, Nairobi, Kenya
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Department of National Registration, Nairobi, Kenya
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