Junet Mohamed Rejects NTV’s Report on Ruto’s ID Registration Decision for North Eastern Residents
The Minority Leader in the National Assembly, Junet Mohamed, has strongly dismissed claims that President William Ruto’s recent move to scrap the mandatory vetting process for ID applicants in the North Eastern region is a political strategy to gain votes.
Junet issued his response on Thursday evening after Nation Media Group (NMG) aired a report suggesting that Ruto’s decision could be aimed at securing more support from the region ahead of the 2027 general elections.
According to NMG’s report, experts had raised concerns that abolishing the vetting process might have negative consequences for the country.
The media house particularly highlighted remarks by Security Expert George Musamali, who argued that eliminating the vetting requirement could pose a significant security threat.
Musamali claimed that without vetting, it would be easier for criminals, including those linked to terror groups, to acquire Kenyan identification documents and operate legally within the country’s borders.
“The removal of this vetting process is a major security risk, especially considering threats from Al Shabaab and their sympathizers. We might end up dealing with a population that is not truly Kenyan,” Musamali warned.
The report also featured comments from Political Analyst Fanya Mambo Kinuthia, who suggested that the president’s decision was a calculated move to boost his political fortunes in 2027.
Kinuthia alleged that by scrapping the vetting process, individuals from neighboring countries could potentially be registered as voters, influencing the outcome of the next elections.
“What are we doing to our future generations? We are opening the doors for non-Kenyans to take over. The priority here is clearly to secure votes for 2027 because the government has lost public confidence,” Kinuthia stated.
However, Junet Mohamed was quick to condemn the report, accusing NMG of misrepresenting the issue. He insisted that residents of North Eastern Kenya have a constitutional right to acquire national identification documents without unnecessary hurdles.
“It is very unfortunate that NMG has been reduced to such levels, especially at a time when the world is mourning the passing of His Highness the Aga Khan IV.
The Banyamulenge of Kenya must not be denied their constitutional rights,” Junet stated.
The debate erupted just a day after President Ruto officially signed a Presidential Proclamation abolishing the vetting process for ID registration in the North Eastern region.
Defending his decision, Ruto emphasized that this move was meant to ensure that residents of Northern Kenya could obtain national identity cards without facing unnecessary obstacles.
He assured that his government was committed to upholding the rights of all Kenyans and making essential services more accessible to historically marginalized communities.
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