Biometric SIM registration slows Kenyan mobile subscriptions, Namibia seeks a different path
After a chaotic period where of Kenya’s mobile phone users had to be biometrically enrolled, a report says the pace…
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Fears for a safe 2022 election in Kenya as investigation paints murky picture of EC, Idemia
An investigation into the events surrounding recent elections in Kenya provides a bleak outlook for this August’s general election. More…
Concerns about SIM registration with biometrics are genuine, digital rights activists argue
Tony Roberts and Ridwan Oloyede, authors of an opinion article published by Thompson Reuters Foundation News, have argued that people…
Kenyans called upon to verify entries as biometric voter registration nears end
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission of Kenya (IEBC) says it is suspending the second phase of the Enhanced Continuous…
Kenya wants to use Huduma Namba digital ID system to tackle tax evasion
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is hoping lawmakers can give their nod on proposed further amendments to the Huduma Namba…
Subscribers scramble for biometric SIM registrations in Kenya as deadline extended
Kenyan mobile network operator Safaricom has launched an online portal for customers to update their SIM card details to help…
Vietnam, Kenya, Philippines expanding digital ID uses in different sectors
The government of Vietnam has highlighted the importance of its population data resource as a tool for creating a digital…
Kenyan telco requires face biometrics for SIM card re-registration
Safaricom, one of the leading mobile telephone network providers in Kenya, is reportedly asking users to visit the nearest Safaricom…
Belgium biometric passports feature new Zetes security innovation
Belgium’s new biometric passports have been unveiled with protection from counterfeiting provided by a new technology co-developed by Zetes. Initial…
Kenya sets date for last phase biometric voter registration ahead of August polls
In under a week, the second and final phase of the Enhanced Continuous Voter Registration (ECVR) in Kenya will kick…
