Kenya Halts Maisha Namba Digital ID Roll-Out Amid Data Protection Concerns 🇰🇪
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Kenya's High Court puts the brakes on Maisha Namba, the proposed digital ID system meant to replace the problematic Huduma Namba, citing a lack of data protection impact assessment. Digital rights groups raise concerns about transparency and inclusion, calling for a more human-rights-centered approach to the significant digital transition.
Kenya's High Court has suspended the implementation of Maisha Namba, the government's new digital ID system, due to the absence of a data protection impact assessment. The move comes after the previous Huduma Namba faced criticism and was dropped. Digital rights groups highlight concerns about transparency, limited public participation, and uncertainties surrounding data protection in the proposed digital ID roll-out.
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