Kenya Client Registry
Kenya's unified digital identity management system providing secure access to healthcare services for all citizens
The Kenya Client Registry provides comprehensive identity services across all 47 counties, ensuring every citizen has access to healthcare services regardless of location.
Most Common Names in Registry
Coverage Across Kenya
Demographics Breakdown
Population statistics and special categories
Registration Channels Performance
Digital platform statistics and usage
Identity Document Types
Comprehensive breakdown of supported identification documents
About Kenya Client Registry
Foundational infrastructure for Kenya's digital health transformation and national identity management
System Overview
The Kenya Client Registry serves as the foundational infrastructure for Kenya's digital health transformation, providing secure, reliable, and comprehensive identity management services that ensure every Kenyan has seamless access to healthcare services through advanced technology and government system integration.
🏛️ Government Integration
Seamlessly connects with NHIF, NEMIS, Civil Registration, and other government databases to provide unified citizen services and eliminate data duplication across ministries.
🔐 Security & Privacy
Implements state-of-the-art encryption, multi-factor authentication, and follows international data protection standards to safeguard citizen information and medical records.
⚡ Real-time Processing
Processes millions of identity verification requests daily with 99.7% uptime, ensuring healthcare providers have instant access to accurate patient information.
Technical Architecture
Microservices Architecture
Modular design with independently scalable components for identity verification, biometric processing, and API gateways ensuring high availability.
RESTful APIs
Standardized JSON APIs with OAuth 2.0 authentication enable seamless integration with healthcare providers and government systems.
AI Matching Engine
Proprietary algorithms combine deterministic and probabilistic matching with machine learning to resolve identity records with 99.9% accuracy.
Data Flow Diagram
End-to-end encrypted data flow with complete audit logging at each stage
Implementation Milestones
Initial Pilot Implementation
Oct 2023Successfully piloted at Kapkatet County Hospital, Kericho supporting 250+ daily patient registrations via TaifaCare HMIS integration, establishing core Client Registry functionality.
Digital Channels Launch
Jun 2024Officially launched USSD (*147#) and Afyangu digital platforms as core registration channels, expanding access to remote populations.
SHA Integration
Oct 2024Supported Social Health Authority launch with seamless integrations to NHIF, IPRS, Safaricom KYC and National Registration Bureau, providing unified identifiers for UHC enrollment.
System Stabilization
Jan 2025Currently providing identity services to Claims Payer systems, SHA provider portal, Civil Servants Scheme, and Insurance Premium Financing with 99.9% uptime.
Impact & Benefits
Healthcare Access
Faster patient registration and seamless medical record access across all healthcare facilities nationwide.
Cost Reduction
Eliminates duplicate registrations and reduces administrative costs by over 40% across government agencies.
Time Efficiency
Reduces patient registration time from 30 minutes to under 2 minutes with automated identity verification.
Data Analytics
Provides valuable insights for health policy making and resource allocation across Kenya's 47 counties.
Future Roadmap
Upcoming features include cross-border health data exchange with EAC partners, blockchain-based consent management, and predictive analytics for public health.
Governance & Oversight
The Kenya Client Registry operates under strict governance frameworks to ensure transparency, accountability, and citizen data protection.
👥 Steering Committee
Multi-agency oversight body with representatives from Ministry of Health, ICT Authority, and Office of the Data Protection Commissioner.
📜 Legal Framework
Complies with Data Protection Act (2019), Health Act (2017), and Digital Health Blueprint regulations for health data management.
🔍 Audits & Compliance
Regular third-party security audits, penetration testing, and ISO 27001 certification for information security management.