The Ministry of Interior has suspended the operations of controversial tech firm World Coin and any other entity that may be similarly engaging the members of the public.
In a statement issued on August 2, 2023, the Ministry highlighted the safety of public data in relation to the collection of information through the registration of citizens through collection of eyeball/iris data.
This is after thousands of Kenyans queued at shopping malls where the iris scans are being taken.
“Relevant security, financial services and data protection agencies have commenced inquiries and investigations to establish the authenticity and legality of the aforesaid activities, the safety and protection of the data being harvested, and how the harvesters intend to use the data,” read part of the statement.
Interior CS Kithure Kindiki pointed out that it the government would undertake all measures to assure public safety and the integrity of the financial transactions involving such a large number of citizens be satisfactorily provided upfront.
Further, appropriate action will be taken on any natural or juristic person who furthers, aids, abets or otherwise engages in or is connected with the activities until the government deems WorldCoin is safe.
