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Kenya's New Digital ID: What You Need to Know
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AfriTale News Desk 8 min 4.41 week ago
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Kenya's latest digital ID system promises faster access to services — and raises real questions about data privacy. This explainer breaks down what's changing, what's required, and what to watch for.
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Anchor: Starting this month, Kenyans will begin transitioning to a new digital identity system.
Anchor: Registration is being rolled out county by county, starting with Nairobi and Mombasa.
Anchor: Privacy advocates are asking sharper questions about how the data will be stored and shared.
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