Kenya's High Court lifts block on digital identity card rollout, allowing the Kwanza government to proceed.

Kenya's High Court has lifted a previous order blocking the implementation of the new digital identity card, Maisha Namba. The decision allows the Kwanza government to proceed with the rollout, benefiting over 600,000 Kenyans whose ID applications were halted. The government will implement reforms in a manner respecting the constitution and law, engaging with stakeholders for meaningful input in implementing the Kenya National Digital Identity ecosystem.

February 23, 2024
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