The Ministry of Education has launched a nationwide campaign to register all secondary school students aged 18 and above for their national identity cards while still in school. This initiative aims to simplify the process and help young Kenyans access essential services without delay.
In a circular dated May 29, 2025, Principal Secretary for Basic Education Julius Bitok directed County and Regional Education Directors to team up with the National Registration Bureau (NRB) to carry out the registration during the second school term.
“This initiative is designed to ensure that Kenyan students who have attained the age of 18 are registered for National Identity Cards while still in school,” PS Bitok explained.
He stressed that early registration would enable students to smoothly access university placements, job opportunities, and financial support like HELB loans.
To streamline the process, the ministry has empowered school principals and their deputies to act as official identification agents, replacing the usual role of National Government Administration Officers during this special exercise.
Education officials across the country have been called upon to notify schools and support the seamless rollout of the registration drive.
“We want to remove bureaucratic delays and make it easier for our youth to transition into adult life with the necessary documentation in hand,,” Professor Bitok added.
The registration campaign will continue until August 2025, giving eligible students ample time to secure their national IDs before completing their education.
