Why removing expiry date from national IDs was long overdue

A national ID specimen for former President Jakaya Kikwete, who launched national IDs in February 2013 and stated that they must be used for ten years before being renewed. 

By  Jacob Mosenda

Senior Journalist with The Citizen

Mwananchi Communications Limitted

What you need to know:

  • For millions of Tanzanians, the government’s move is welcome news because national IDs typically have no expiration date

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