By Reuben Olita
Kenyans who have lost their identity cards will still have to pay for the service despite waiver by the President.
Addressing mourners during the burial of Mama Jane Etyang Ibuloi, 65, at Okuleu village in Malaba North Ward on Friday, Registrar of Persons, domiciled in Amagoro, Nancy Amodo said the waiver fee has not been effected, thus earning the wrath of mourners.
Okuleu Chief Patrick Omekede, who had welcomed the registrar to address the mourners, clarified that indeed the president had announced the waiver of those with lost IDs.
” What is being awaited is gazette notice, and the replacement of lost IDs will be free to all Kenyans ,” the chief said, adding that youth aged 18 years would get IDs for free.
Omekede also disclosed that the National Government and the World Bank are introducing the NYOTA programme geared towards empowering the youth.
” A total of 70 youths will be picked per every ward with a starting capital of Ksh50,000. Those eligible should be in possession of IDs with even those who reached standard eight eligible,” he said.
He added that those who have been blacklisted over failure to pay Hustler’s fund will not be considered. Those who qualify can Google *254# NYOTA and follow instructions.
The chief said sensitization workshop for eligible youths will be held on October 17 ar Amagoro Polytechnic, thus paving the way for the official launch by the president on October 29.
Omekede said recruitment of Kenya Defence Forces would take place on Monday at Amagoro Primary School grounds while the Kenya Police recruitment has been put on hold owing to a court case.
He decried the rise in defilement cases, especially in his location and neighbouring, noting that there is no defilement case that will be heard in the chief’s office, but law will take its course.
Parents should take care of their children from developing habits of allowing their children to keep bang and drinks in their houses.
Mama Jane has left behind seven children and 19 grandchildren.
