Hundreds of residents from Usonga Ward on Tuesday turned up en masse at Sumba Chief’s Camp for the ongoing free national identity card registration exercise, signaling strong civic awareness and growing enthusiasm ahead of the 2027 General Elections.
The exercise, spearheaded by the Ministry of Interior and National Administration under the leadership of Principal Secretary Raymond Omolo, targets youth who have attained the age of 18, as well as citizens who lost or damaged their identity cards. The initiative is aimed at ensuring that all eligible Kenyans are properly documented and able to exercise their constitutional right to vote.
Local administrators reported a smooth and orderly process at Sumba Chief’s Camp, with long queues forming as early as dawn. Many first-time applicants described the exercise as timely, noting that lack of identification documents has previously locked them out of employment, government services, and electoral participation.
“This is a major boost for our youth. Without an ID, you are invisible in many aspects of life. We commend the government for bringing services closer to the people,” said one local elder.
The registration drive continues today, Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at Lunyu Library, also within Usonga Ward, as Interior Ministry officials intensify efforts to reach every eligible resident across the constituency.
Authorities have urged residents to carry the required supporting documents and to take advantage of the free service while it is available in their respective wards.
Full Timetable for Alego-Usonga Constituency ID Registration Drive
The office of the area MP has released a ward-by-ward timetable outlining how the exercise will be conducted across Alego-Usonga Constituency, running from January 13 to February 5, 2026:
Usonga Ward
Sumba Chief’s Camp – January 13, 2026
Lunyu Library – January 14, 2026
West Alego Ward
Uranga D.O’s Camp – January 15, 2026
Hawinga Market Centre – January 16, 2026
Rabar Chief’s Camp – January 17, 2026
Mwer Chief’s Camp – January 19, 2026
Central Alego Ward
Nyalula Market Centre – January 20, 2026
Bar Olengo Liganwa Market Centre – January 21, 2026
Mbolori Market Centre – January 22, 2026
Boro D.O’s Camp – January 23, 2026
Township Ward
Awelo Chief’s Camp – January 24, 2026
Karemo Chief’s Camp – January 26, 2026
North Alego Ward
Umala Chief’s Camp – January 27, 2026
Nyalgunga Chief’s Camp – January 28, 2026
Kowet Chief’s Camp – January 29, 2026
Nyamila Chief’s Camp – January 30, 2026
South East Ward
Pap Nyadiel Chief’s Camp – January 31, 2026
Bar Ogongo Chief’s Camp – February 2, 2026
Pap Gori Market Centre – February 3, 2026
Bar Agulu Market Centre – February 4, 2026
Bar Olengo Market Centre – February 5, 2026
The mass registration drive forms part of a broader government strategy to enhance national registration, promote youth inclusion, and strengthen democratic participation ahead of the 2027 polls. Officials from the Ministry of Interior have reiterated that no eligible Kenyan should be left undocumented due to distance, cost, or bureaucratic hurdles.
Residents are encouraged to monitor announcements from local administrators and turn up on their designated dates to avoid last-minute congestion.
As the exercise rolls on across Alego-Usonga, early indications suggest a high uptake, reflecting growing public trust in devolved service delivery and renewed interest in shaping Kenya’s political future through the ballot.
