Kenya targets Feb. 2024 for new digital ID rollout, sign-up optional
The Kenyan government says it plans to register all citizens for a new digital ID program by the end of…
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Cyberattack on Kenya’s digital infrastructure continues
Kenya’s eCitizen portal, used by the public to access over 5,000 services, has been under a massive attack that has…
Multiple regulators turn gaze to Worldcoin’s iris collection
Regulators in the UK, France, Germany, Kenya and Mexico are scrutinizing Worldcoin, the company that offers people free cryptocurrency for…
Experiences with national digital ID lead to recommendations on rights protection, takeup
Adequately addressing human rights concerns remains a key issue as Kenya is looking forward to introducing a new digital identity…
UNECA targets digital ID interoperability in Africa to accelerate socio-economic progress
Representatives of governments, policymakers, experts, and stakeholders from Africa have made a plethora of suggestions on how digital ID interoperability…
Battle on to choose contractor for Kenya’s new digital ID scheme
The race to pick a contractor for Kenya’s new digital ID project is said to be hotting up with the…
Kenya digitizes 5k government services, to issue digital IDs ‘in next 90 days’
Up to 5,000 government services in Kenya can now be accessed through digital means after President William Ruto launched a…
Nubian Rights Forum urges equitable rollout to Kenya’s UPI system
Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) led by the Nubian Rights Forum are urging the government to listen to public concerns and…
Pilot phase of biometric vaccination system for Kenyan newborns goes live
The rollout of a biometric system to manage the vaccination journey of children below the age of five years in…
Kenya factors in biometrics in three-year digital government plan
The government of Kenya has launched a ‘Huduma Kenya Digitalization Plan’ which aligns with the country’s digitization agenda to deepen…
