You can track the progress of your ID application online in a very simple way. All you will need is the current serial No. of your waiting card then:

Go to: http://www.identity.go.ke/search.html
Enter the current serial No. of your waiting Card (the first 9 digits only)
Click Submit

Also find on another post on The Timpata how to check the same progress via SMS.
There you have it; Its that simple!

You can now track the application status of your ID and/or passport by SMS.
The short code used here is 2032. The services available include:

Tracking progress of passport processing accessible by sending the 9 digit tracking number issued to applicants on application to 2032
A help menu that enables the user to access user assistance by sending HELP to 2032
A question posting option by sending a message starting with PPQUEST followed by the question and sending the message to 2032
A compliment and comment posting option by sending a message starting with PPCOM …