Shocking Truth: Kenyan National IDs Expires!

The failed Huduma Namba project has now been officially replaced by the Maisha Namba project, which seems to be on track and currently being executed under the pilot stage. Those wishing to participate in the pilot stage are advised to download the ‘Gava Mkononi App’ on their mobile devices and complete the registration process.
It turns out that this Maisha Namba project is a group of several interconnected projects or elements. These elements include
• the Maisha Namba
• the Maisha Card
• the Digital ID and
• the National Population Master Register
According to government publications, Maisha Namba is defined as a unique personal identification number assigned to every Kenyan citizen upon registration, typically at birth. This number will be a lifelong personal identity number from birth to death.
This Maisha number will also serve as the birth certificate number for new-borns and as
as the registration number for government services, including but not limited to enrolment in educational institutions (NEMIS), health insurance (NHIF), and as the National ID number upon reaching 18 years old.
Further, this Maisha number will also serve as a Personal Identification Number (PIN) for Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) and National Social Security Fund (NSSF among others. Upon your demise, this same number will translate into your death certificate number.
This number will be your digital shadow, tracking down most of the events you will carry out in the real world. We hope there will be commensurate digital security and privacy practices and procedures to ensure this information is not shared with unauthorised third parties.