National Registration Bureau

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Overview

  • Act: Registration of Persons Act, Chapter 107
  • Formed: 1978
  • CEO: Christopher Kinyua Wanjau
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The National Registration Bureau (NRB) of Kenya was established in 1978 under the Registration of Persons Act, Cap 107. Its primary mandate is to manage the national identification system, which includes the registration and issuance of identity cards to Kenyan citizens. The NRB’s key roles include maintaining a database of registered citizens, ensuring the accuracy of national ID records, and providing data to support government functions such as voting and public service delivery. It aims to enhance national security and streamline service access for citizens.

CEO: Christopher Kinyua Wanjau

Christopher Kinyua Wanjau serves as the Director of the National Registration Bureau (NRB) in Kenya. He holds a degree in Public Administration and has extensive experience in government administration and management. His leadership at NRB focuses on modernizing identity registration and improving access to national identification services across Kenya.

Management Team

Christopher Kinyua Wanjau

CEO

Waweru Karanja

Director of Civil Registration

Sulaiman O. Amour

Director of National Registration

Andrew O. Akinyi

Director of Human Resource Management

Diana W. Akinyi

Director of Finance

Philip K. Muli

Director of Information Communication Technology

David S. Ndung’u

Director of Administration

Mary O. Odhiambo

Director of Planning and Research

Functions

  • Registration of Kenyan citizens: Issuing national identity cards to eligible citizens aged 18 and above.
  • Maintenance of a national ID database: Keeping an up-to-date record of all registered citizens.
  • Verification of identity: Providing authentication services for government and public institutions.
  • Issuance of duplicate ID cards: Replacing lost or damaged identity cards.
  • Ensuring data accuracy: Updating records for name changes, death registration, etc.
  • Supporting national elections: Providing identity data to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).
  • Data sharing with government bodies: Assisting in law enforcement and public service delivery.
  • Prevention of fraud: Ensuring the integrity of identity data to reduce fraudulent activities.
  • Collaboration with eCitizen: Enabling digital identity services for public access.
  • Policy advisory role: Advising the government on matters related to personal identification and registration.

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Address & Contacts

  • P.O Box 57007-00200, Nairobi
  • NSSF Building, Block ‘B’ 8th floor along Bishops Road.
  • PR56+WR Nairobi
  • customercare@identity.go.ke
  • +254 (0) 20-2722526