Obviously, a good thing will always be accepted by many and the opposite is true for a suspicious thing.
Kenya is blessed with many intellects and is largely a God-fearing nation.
The funniest thing again with Kenyans is they don’t just agree with everything- you need to convince them before they buy into your idea.
Huduma Namba. This is a puzzle that many have failed to be convinced by the government. Many are questioning why the government is so concerned about the personal information of its citizens.
The government, on their side, have explicitly stated that Huduma Namba will be used in national planning, social services, project resource allocation, and even project infrastructure.
It is a free government service and is estimated to cost between Sh5 billion and Sh6 billion.
It is conducted by the National Integrated Identity Management system (NIIMS) and involves collecting biometric data after which the systems generates a unique number (Huduma Namba) which will enable one to access government services. Such services include applying for a driving license, ID, birth certificate among others.
Kenyans are required to carry several documents like the national identity card, KRA personal identification number, driving license, passport, and many others.
All these documents are recorded in different databases so Huduma Namba consolidates the information to arrive at the ‘single source of truth’ regarding a Kenyan.
However, many are not convinced of the government’s motive for this one thing called Huduma Namba.
It's option because of a court order. The government's initial plan was to force every Kenyan to register for #HudumaNamba. I suspect those who won't register will be frustrated
— Henry Nerious Dieto (@henrydieto) May 11, 2019
The government at first was forced to admit that registering for Huduma Namba is optional but according to recent remarks by the Tana River County Commissioner Oning’oi Ole’sosio that those who will have not registered by the deadline will be considered foreigners and a threat to National security.
Perhaps this is why many were enraged and still demand the truth about this new government initiative.
https://twitter.com/rimbui/status/1126814901819801606
The Huduma Namba threats are becoming quite interesting as the deadline approaches. All the threats should be launched officially because there is so much confusion as to which one is genuine. 😂😂😂
— Wambui (@Waambui) May 10, 2019
It's only in Kenya where you are told that poison will not kill you, if you drink a glass of it with water and if we notice you might die the government will be ready with medication. #HudumaNamba #housingfundlevy #Fertilisers #CORRUPTION
— Haki ni maisha (@HakiniMaisha) May 11, 2019
What is the role of this #HudumaNamba someone knows what we don't know.
— Fred Olali (@jaluo_mzungu) May 11, 2019
What many Kenyans are looking for is someone to come out and give out the whole truth about this initiative, and many seem to be prepared for any repercussion of failing to register for the controversial Huduma Namba.