The High Court has stopped the government from introducing new digital identity cards popularly known as Maisha Namba after Katiba Institute challenged the process arguing that there is no legal basis for the rollout. High Court Judge John Chigiti stopped the Ministry of Interior from rolling out the Maisha Namba, which has been described as a third-generation ID that includes a digital card, unique personal identifier and a national master population register. It raises an arguable case that should be heard and determined on merit within the Fair Administrative Action Act framework,” the judge said. The Maisha Namba is meant to replace the stalled attempt to roll out the Huduma Namba. The Ngo says as with Huduma Namba, the Maisha Namba requires Kenyans to provide biographical information and biometric data, including date of birth, gender, facial image, parentage information and contact information.

Source: Daily Nation December 06, 2023 00:34 UTC