{
  "id": 11211911,
  "title": "Murkomen: We will not discriminate against Kenyans on IDs, voting cards",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/murkomen-we-will-not-discriminate-against-kenyans-on-ids-voting-cards",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-01T14:09:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "KBC",
    "slug": "kbc",
    "url": "https://www.kbc.co.ke/murkomen-we-will-not-discriminate-against-kenyans-on-ids-voting-cards/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has stated that no Kenyan, regardless of where they reside, will face discrimination when applying for identity cards and voter registration documents. During a tour in Trans Nzoia, Murkomen addressed politicians who oppose the issuance of voting cards to Kenyans living abroad, emphasizing that the administration will not tolerate such discrimination. He explained that the Kenya Kwanza government has established a State Department for Diaspora Affairs to support Kenyans residing in neighboring countries. Meeting with residents in Kiminini, Murkomen encouraged them to take advantage of reforms in registration services to obtain IDs and voting cards, enabling them to fully participate in national development and democratic processes. The Interior Ministry has intensified efforts to combat illicit alcohol, narcotics, and contraband, including goods smuggled across Kenya's borders. Murkomen also inspected the construction of a 500-stall modern market in Kiminini, designed to improve the environment for farmers and small traders by providing better working spaces and facilities.",
  "summary": "No Kenyan, wherever they live, will be discriminated against when they seek IDs and voter cards, Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen has said. He told off politicians opposed to the issuing of voting cards to Kenyans outside the country’s borders, saying the Kenya Kwanza administration will never descend to such discrimination. “All Kenyans, including those in […] The post Murkomen: We will not…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}