birth certificate

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What's driving the attention

There is increased interest in birth certificates in Kenya, focusing on corrections, issuance speed, and support linked to having these documents.

Kenyan authorities and organizations are emphasizing the importance of birth certificates, with explanations on how to correct a father’s name on a child’s document and improvements in issuance speed, including same-day services in some counties. Examples include outreach initiatives and efforts to provide free replacements for affected individuals, such as fire victims.