The Ministry of Education has reiterated its commitment to ensuring that all eligible secondary school students acquire national identity cards, following the successful launch of the Presidential Directive Program in Kericho County.
In an interview with KNA, Kericho County Director of Education Julius Ngoneshi described the initiative as a "golden opportunity" for learners, adding that a national ID serves as a gateway to critical services such as HELB loans, university and TVET enrolment, passport acquisition, and other government benefits.
Ngoneshi encouraged students who are yet to apply to take advantage of the upcoming midterm break to gather and submit the required documents, including a copy of their birth certificate and their parents' national identity cards emphasizing the need for parental involvement in the process. "We are appealing to parents and guardians to support the initiative.
Their cooperation is essential to ensure that no student is left out.
