Among the first recipients of the Maisha Card are individuals turning 18 years old across the nation. “All Kenyans turning 18 years in whichever part of Kenya will be issued with a Maisha Card on a pilot basis. It also supports the creation of a virtual ID, known as Maisha Digital ID, catering to individuals with smartphones. The government plans to gradually phase out 2nd generation IDs in favor of the Maisha Card, with the current ID number translating to Maisha Namba. The Maisha Namba, Maisha Card, and Maisha Digital ID will be consolidated into a population register known as the Maisha Integrated Database, streamlining the issuance of Identity Cards and revolutionizing inclusivity for marginalized communities.

Source: Daily Nation November 01, 2023 13:32 UTC