For instance, a lady may want to change her name after getting married, to add the husband’s surname to his official names.

How to change your national ID names

In Kenya, it is possible so long as you follow the set rules.

Under the Registration of Documents Act, the law allows Kenyans to change their national Identity card names. Here is the procedure:

1. Get deed poll form, fill it, and submit to the registration officer. 

A deed poll is a special document that allows one to legally change their names. 

You can get the form from registrar general’s office or download it online. 

2. Ensure you have any of the following documents depending on your status; marriage certificate, deed poll, sworn affidavits, birth certificate, copy of parents’ ID card, and confirmation letters from an administrative office.

 3. You will pay a fee of Sh1,000 and surrender the current ID.

4. A form prescribed in the Fourth schedule is signed by a registration officer, and issued to the applicant.

 5. Your photo will be taken, and later used to produce another ID.

6. The registration officer will then present the application form plus the surrendered ID to the Principal Registrar, who is tasked with recording the changes and cancelling the previous National ID.

 7. You will be given a new national ID after 60 days. 

This will only be possible after you have surrendered a certificate issued by the registration officer when applying for changing your names. 

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• How To Apply For A TSC Number in Kenya 2024
• How to apply for a Replacement of KCPE/KCSE Certificates
• How to Replace KCSE Certificates 2024
• How to check CRB status
• How To Add Adopted Children To NHIF

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How To Check NHIF Contribution Status

How to Retrieve NHIF Contribution Status 

There are three ways you can check your NHIF contributions status.1. Through USSD code *155#2. Through NHIF app3. Through SMS as follows;

Send a message with the word ‘ID’ followed by a space then your ID number (like this;  ID 26xxxx1) to 21101

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How To Apply For A TSC Number in Kenya

You should scan and upload the following documents :

1. Original Professional and Academic Certificates2. National identity card

3. Bank slip

Deposit Ksh 1,055 through Direct Banking or via MPesa. (KSh 1,000 is a non-refundable registration fee of and Ksh 55 for Bank Commission Charge to the TSC). The application for a duplicate certificate will be KSh 2055. All payable to National Bank of Kenya Ltd, Harambee Avenue branch, Account Name: TSC-Secretariat Account Number: 01001005707400. For Mpesa, the Pay Bill Business Number is 625625.

4. One passport size photo5. KRA pin6. GP69 form, This form must be signed by a government doctor.7. Certificate of good conduct8. Entry and work permits for non-Kenyans. They are also required to upload a letter of clearance from the Ministry of Education.

Vetting Committee.

CLICK HERE to start your online registration for a TSC number.

A teacher who meets the requirements for registration will be issued with the certificate of Registration bearing a TSC number within 30 days.

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• How to change your national ID names
• How to Replace KCSE Certificates 2024
• How to apply for a Replacement of KCPE/KCSE Certificates
• Equity Bank Swift Code

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How To Pay For E-Citizen via Mpesa

Payments for these services can be offered through various payment options with Safaricom’s Lipa na M-pesa being the most prominent.

To pay for E-Citizen via Mpesa Paybill number 206206, follow the below steps

Go to M-PESA on your phone

Select Lipa na M-pesa option in the drop-down

Select the Pay Bill option

Enter the business number 206206

Asks for account number, which is automatically generated based on the service you used.

Enter the amount, which was generated as an invoice.

Enter M-pesa Pin Number and Press Send

Confirmation message from M-pesa and you are set!

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This is the steps on how  to renew a driver’s license with the NTSA eCitizen Portal in Kenya

1. Log in to the eCitizen website – https://account.ecitizen.go.ke/login
2. Select “National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA)” for the renewal of a driving license application.
3. Choose “Submit Application” option and select “Driving Licences”
4. Select either “One Year Driving Licence Renewal” or “Three Years Driving Licence Renewal” to renew your driver’s license using mobile money services such as M-Pesa.
5. Confirm the application details i.e. Application fee (Driving Licence renewal for 1 year @ KSh 600 and Driving Licence renewal for 3 year KSh1, 400) and Convenience fee @ KSh 50 then Click “Apply Now”
6. Review your entry, then click Submit
7. Choose a mode of payment that can be through Mobile Money such as M-Pesa or Debit/Credit card.
8. After the payment, submission, and successful application, one will be able to print their renewal driving license slip.

That’s it. Below is how to pay for eCitizen services via Mpesa

How To pay for eCitizen services via Lipa na Mpesa Paybill 206206

Step 1: Go to M-PESA on your phone

Step 2: Select Lipa na M-pesa option in the drop-down

Step 3: Select the Pay Bill option

Step 4:  Enter the business number 206206

Step 5: asks for account number, which is automatically generated based on the service you used.

Step 6: Enter the amount, which was generated as an invoice.

Step 7: Enter M-pesa Pin Number and Press Send

Step 8: Confirmation message from M-pesa and you are set!

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• How to Pay NHIF Via Mpesa Paybill number 200222

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Replacement of KCPE/KCSE Certificates

Apply In-Person

• Applicants are required to fill the KNEC Certificate Replacement Form when requesting for certificate replacement
• The form can be obtained from the KNEC Archives and Records Offices or downloaded from KNEC website: KNEC Online
• Carefully fill in the details required and attach the relevant documents to accompany the form
• The following documents should be presented together with the application

1. Copy of the certificate [s] or result slips[s]. Mandatory
2. Letter of recommendation from head teacher of the school attended or from CEO( County Education Officer)/SCEO ( Sub-County Education Officer) for private candidates or for those their schools have been closed down addressed to KNEC; [Original Mandatory]
3. Sworn legal affidavit on identity of applicant; [Original Mandatory]
4. Letter of recommendation from employer to KNEC; [Original Mandatory]
5. Police Abstract indicating of loss of certificate; Report should be done at the point of loss. [Original mandatory]
6. Copy of Identification Card [ID]/Passport or Birth Certificate for those under 18 years.The name on Birth Certificate/ID Must tally with those used during Examination.Those who have changed their names legally must attach the legal documents they used to change their name. E.g. marriage certificate for women or the copy of Gazette the changed name appears. [Mandatory]. hiApplication with differing Examination details will not be processed.
7. KNEC bank deposit slip; Original Mandatory

• The fees required for Replacement Certificate is KE 5,000/= + 16% VAT KE 800/- a total of 5,800 per certificate. The fees should be paid at KNEC collection accounts in any branch of the following banks:

1. Equity Bank
2. Co-operative Bank of Kenya
3. National Bank of Kenya
4. Kenya Commercial Bank[KNEC deposit bank slips are available in these banks]

• The duly filled submitted form should be submitted to the

Council Secretary/Chief ExecutiveKenya National Examinations CouncilP.O Box 73598 – 00200,City Square,

Nairobi.

• The certificates are usually ready for collection after a duration of sixty working days from the KNEC offices.
• The replacement certificate should be collected in person by the owner by presentation of the original passport/ID. Minors are to be accompanied by one of the parents with the original ID.
• Certificates that will not have been collected within 2 years from the date of application will be disposed of without further communication and No refund.

Required Documents

• Copy of the certificate(s) or results slip(s)
• Letter of recommendation from the head teacher of the school attended or from CDE/DEO (District Education Officer) for private candidates and for candidates whose schools have closed down address it to KNEC 
• Sworn legal affidavit on the identity of the applicant
• Letter of recommendation from an employer where applicable
• Police Abstract indicating loss of certificate(s)
• Knec Bank Deposit slip(Original)
• Copy of National Identity Card (ID)

Office Locations & Contacts

Kenya National Examination CouncilShould be addressed to,Council Secretary / Chief Executive OfficerP.O. Box: 73598 00200, Nairobi, Kenya.

KNEC Head Office- NairobiNational Housing Corporation (NHC) House,Aga Khan WalkNairobiP.O. Box: 73598- 00200,Nairobi,Kenya.Tel: +254 020 3317412 / 3317413 / 3317419 / 3317427 / 3341027 /3341050 / 3341071 / 3341098 / 3341113 / 2213381Mobile: 0720741001/0732333860Fax: +254-020- 2226032Email contact: info@knec.ac.ke

Website: Website

National Bank BuildingHarambee AvenueTel: +254 – 020 246919 / 020-247204Ex-telecoms House, 3rd floorHaile Selassie Avenue,Tel: +254 -020 2211545/6/7

Mitihani HouseDennis Pritt Road,KilimaniTel:+254 – 020 2713874 / 020-2713894 / 020-2713845; 020-2715980 / 020-2711536Industrial Area Offices,Ministry of Public Works, Supplies Branch,Likoni Road.Tel:+254 – 020 650821 / 020-650822

Email: info@knec.ac.ke .

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• How to check CRB status

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Q. I lost all my KCSE secondary certificates how can I be able to replace them?

A. KCSE Confirmation of Results and Replacement of KCSE Certificates.

The conditions for issuance of the replacement of KCSE certificates are as follows:

Applicants will be expected to complete an application form when requesting for a replacement certificate and submit it to the Council Secretary/Chief Executive, Kenya National Examinations Council, P. O. Box 73598 – 002000, City Square, Nairobi.

Applicants will be expected to have a letter from the school/institution as evidence of having had an authentic KNEC certificate from a legitimate examination centre.

Applicants who sat their examinations in a private centre or whose school/institution has closed down will be expected to produce a letter from the PDE/PTTO/DEO as evidence of having had an authentic KNEC certificate from a legitimate examination centre.

Applicants will also be expected to produce a police abstract to show that they had lost their original certificate.

A replacement certificate will cost Kshs 5,000/= and applicants will be expected to deposit this amount into any of the KNEC collection accounts either at Standard Chartered Bank, Cooperative Bank, National Bank and Kenya Commercial Bank. The applicants will then be expected to attach the deposit slip to the application form and submit to the Council.

A replacement certificate will be issued within three (3) months from the date of request, subject to receipt of all the necessary documents by the Council.

Applicants will be expected to collect the replacement certificate in person from KNEC on production of their original national identity card/passport and sworn affidavit of authenticity.

Replacement certificates shall be issued only once.

Further enquiries may be sent to the Council Secretary/Chief Executive, Kenya National Examinations Council via ordinary mail or e-mail at exams@knec.ac.ke for necessary action.

Please inform all Heads of institutions that fall under your jurisdiction and ask them to inform parents and candidates accordingly.

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• How to check CRB status

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Additionally, it will highlight the countries you can travel to with a visa on arrival or via an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA). Please remember that Kenya visa-free countries do not require a visa for you to enter and travel throughout them. 

To clarify, the visa-free countries list includes states a Kenya passport holder could travel to without a visa, by obtaining a visa on arrival, or via an eTA.

 As of 2 July 2024, Kenyan citizens had visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 69 countries and territories, ranking the Kenyan passport 74th in terms of travel freedom (tied with the passport of the People’s Republic of China) according to the Henley Passport.

Countries with Visa Free Entry

Here is a list of the countries with free Visa Entry and duration of stay:

How Can Kenyans Travel Visa-Free?

Kenyans can travel visa-free with a valid passport if they visit a country that has a visa facilitation agreement with Kenya. Please note that some countries may ask for other documents when you enter visa-free. This may include the following: 

• Your passport
• Proof of financial means
• Proof of hotel reservation
• Travel Insurance 
• Proof of purchased return ticket

Kenyan Citizens eVisa Required countries

The following countries allow eVisa for Kenyan citizens and the duration of stay:

Countries Where Kenyan Citizens Can Get a Visa on Arrival 

Here are the countries that provide visas on arrival for Kenyan nationals:

How to Get a Visa on Arrival?

If you hold a Kenyan passport and you need a visa on arrival (VOA), then follow these steps:

1. See if a visa on arrival is available. Check the table to see if the country you want to visit issues visas on arrival for Kenyan citizens. If it doesn’t then you won’t be able to get a VOA and you won’t be allowed to enter that country. 
2. Find the correct airport. Before you depart, check to see which airports in that specific country issue visas on arrival since not all airports do.
3. Prepare your documents. You should also prepare several documents that may be required for your visa on arrival. These documents differ from country to country, but the general requirements include: 

• • Your passport
  • Visa application form
  • Proof of financial means
  • Proof of hotel reservation
  • Travel Insurance 
  • Proof of purchased return ticket

1. Pay the visa fee. To get a visa on arrival, you have to pay the fee as required by the office that issues your visa. The fee changes based on your country of destination, the visa type, and whether it’s single or multiple entry visas. 

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GREEN CARD APPLICATION 2024

The Electronic Green Card Program is officially called the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program, popularly known as the Green Card Program.

Each year, up to 55,000 Green Cards will be issued to people born in countries with historically low levels of immigration to the United States.

Let your dream come true: Don’t miss your chance to get a Green Card – Apply online today and be one of the next lucky Diversity Visa Program selectees.

A Green Card is a Permanent Residence Visa for the United States. The residence card will give you the legal right to study, work, and live permanently in the United States. 

Green Card holders receive health, education, and several other benefits. If you are selected to receive a Permanent Residence Card, you can apply for United States Citizenship later if you wish. 

The Green Card does not affect your present citizenship. You and your family could be lucky Green Card holders if you act now and apply for the Green Card Program today!

Apply for the DV Program and start living the American Dream

To assist any new immigrant, the US Department of State issues up to 55,000 Green Cards under the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program every year. 

It aims to provide people from low-immigration nations the opportunity to become permanent residents of the United States. Millions of individuals apply to participate in the Green Card Lottery annually, seeking a better life in America. 

You and your family can become one of the next Green Card selectees if you act now. 

How to enter the Electronic Green Card Lottery 2024 Visa Program?

Applying for participation is quite easy and can be done online on the United States Green Card Office website. The hassle-free way to apply in our step-by-step guide

Examine the Green Card Lottery comparison chart that clearly explains why it’s so important to use a professional immigration service when applying for a Green Card true the Diversity Visa Program, also known as the Green Card Lottery.

Remember if your application is disqualified in the United States Diversity Immigrant Visa Program, you will have to wait for the next year before you can try again.

The benefits of getting a Green Card to the United States!

Immigration to America can open many opportunities. If you plan to obtain quality higher education or wish to have access to the best healthcare services, a permanent United States residency is for you. 

If you want to become a citizen later, your prospects for the future will be even better.

Students with Green Cards are considered in-state permanent residents of the United States, making American colleges and university tuition fees lower for them than for foreign applicants. Moreover, by winning the Diversity Visa Program, you gain the right to financial aid, which will reduce your study expenses dramatically.

Green Card holders also qualify for Social Security which grants United States citizens certain privileges. It provides the following benefits:

• medical and disability insurance
• childcare assistance
• rewarding retirement plans
• support for seniors

Once you obtain a Green Card via the United States Diversity Visa Program, you will be able to find a better job as well. Permanent residents can build careers in almost any company. Unlike regular immigrants, Green Card holders don’t need sponsorship for work visas from their employers.

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New NHIF Rates

As shown above, employee contributions will range between Kshs 150 to Kshs 1,700 depending on one’s gross income. The remittance of payments to NHIF is not expected to change.

NHIF, which has mainly been paying hospital bed charges for members, says it will begin offering improved benefits for inpatient and outpatient services

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