The Kenyan government has set aside 15.13 billion Shillings (approximately $117 million) to support the implementation of the Maisha Namba Digital ID project and other digital initiatives across government services.
This funding plan was revealed by Kenya‘s Ministry of Interior as part of the budget for the 2024/2025 financial year.
The ministry highlighted that this budget aims to enhance citizen services by making them more efficient and accessible through digital platforms, reducing waiting times.
Of the total budget, approximately 6.88 billion Shillings (around $53.3 million) will be allocated to improve population management services, while about 7.03 billion Shillings (approximately $54.4 million) will be directed towards migration and citizen services.
Regarding population management services, the ministry plans to issue 7.5 million digital and third-generation ID cards, 1.5 million biometric passports, 6.3 million birth certificates, and 2.3 million biometric visas.
Additionally, around 1.22 billion Shillings (approximately $9.4 million) has been earmarked for general administration and planning purposes.