Wide access to Kenya’s digital ID database too risky: court petitioners
Organizations challenging the constitutionality of Kenya’s Maisha Namba digital ID in court fear for the safety and security of citizens’…
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Kenya’s national digital ID: Lofty project on a bumpy ride
Since its rollout in 2023 as a replacement for the highly controversial Huduma Namba, the Maisha Namba digital ID project…
Kenyan high court pauses national digital ID for third time in 4 years
Kenya’s digital identity rollout has been paused by the country’s high court again, pending the outcome of a constitutional challenge….
Groups reject expiry date for digital ID cards in Kenya as govt defends move
Some civil society organizations in Kenya say they want an explanation from the government with regard to the institution of…
Kenya dedicates $117M to digital ID, related projects in 2024/2025 budget
The rollout of the Maisha Namba digital ID and other digital government processes in Kenya is expected to get traction…
Kenya says digital ID backlog problem resolved, urges collection of abandoned cards
There are still complaints in Kenya that digital ID cards applied for many months ago are still to be issued…
Kenya fast-tracking digital ID, birth certificate issuance with new registration offices
Kenya’s government has taken decisive steps to enhance the efficiency of its citizen registration process. Principal Secretary of Immigration and…
Kenya unveils ambitious digital ID, biometric passports issuance plans
Thirteen million Kenyans have already obtained the new generation Maisha Namba digital ID as the government hastens up to meet…
Is it time for an integrated African digital identity?
A leading politician in Kenya is calling for the establishment of an integrated African digital identity in order to foster…
Maisha Namba issuance to resume as Kenyan High Court lifts injunction
Kenya will resume printing national ID cards, the government announced after the country’s high court lifted an injunction against the…
