Uasin Gishu County Commissioner Abdi Hassan has urged youths who have reached 18 years to register and collect Identification Documents (IDs) from their respective localities.
In a briefing with journalists at his office on Thursday, Hassan said it is important for every citizen to have identification documents.
He observed that some Kenyans are operating without legal documents a move he said breaches the constitution and hampers security.
Hassan said Kenyans who have not applied for the documents to do so saying that the move will help in weeding out criminals.
“Kenyans who have reached the required age for registration of IDs and other important documents should register and have the documents,” he said.
Hassan said that registration of IDs and other documents like passports has been made easier with the establishment of huduma centres and also asked local chiefs to help residents acquire IDs.
The commissioner also asked residents who have lost their documents to report to nearest police stations or government agencies.
He said that criminals are using the lost documents and particulars to commit crime.
“We have noted that some criminals are using other people’s lost IDs to commit crime,” he said.
Hassan appealed to residents to abide by the law and shun activities that will cause trouble adding that law enforcers are working round the clock to provide security.