Interior CS Murkomen led the country in marking International Identity Day in an elaborate event held in Homa Bay county.
Murkomen was accompanied by Interior PS Raymond Omollo and his Immigration counterpart Belio Kipsang.
Deputy Inspector General (APS) Gilbert Masengeli, Principal Administrative Secretary Beverly Opwora and E-Citizen Director General Isaac Ochieng were also present.
The CS said the government is determined to fast-track reforms to make identity services accessible, fairer, and more inclusive.
"Already, decentralised and speedy processing of passports, free issuance to first-time ID applicants, fast-tracked processing, and the abolition of the extra-vetting requirement for border counties have seen many Kenyans turn up to register for the crucial documents," he said.
International Identity Day is a global occasion that highlights the critical role of digital identity in enabling inclusion, protection, and empowerment.
Murkomen stated that the government shall operationalise two more registries to enhance access.
The Identity Day (ID Day) Campaign aims to establish worldwide recognition of September 16 and to underscore the fundamental importance of having verifiable proof of identity.
ID Day sensitises people to the plight of those who lack proof of identity (estimated at 850 million, with about half in Africa) and reaffirms commitment to achieving total inclusion, so that no one is left behind.
