Kenya: High Court suspends rollout of new digital IDs
Published: 25/Jul/2024
Source: The Star (Nairobi)
The High Court has suspended any further rollout of the new digital identity cards popularly known as Maisha Namba.
The suspension is pending the determination of a case filed by the Haki na Sheria Initiative.
Justice Lawrence Mugambi issued the order saying it would be difficult to remedy damage caused if the court eventually finds the process unconstitutional.
“The court is satisfied that based on the latest disclosure, an order suspending any further or continued implementation of Maisha Namba, Maisha card and Maisha Database pending hearing and determination of this application ought to be issued,” the judge said.
Haki na Sheria Initiative informed the court of a July 22, circular which confirmed the beginning of mass collection, processing and storage of data for the Maisha namba and enrollment into the Maisha Database (Maisha Namba ecosystem)
Read further: https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2024-07-25-high-court-suspends-rollout-of-new-digital-ids/