Kenya rights groups say move to block phone fraud is surveillance
Activists say it is a trojan horse for state surveillance
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Activists say it is a trojan horse for state surveillance
Owalo said the measure would curb the widespread proliferation of counterfeit and stolen devices in the east African country, prevent the loss of millions of dollars through evaded taxes and fraudulent calls, and boost cybersecurity.
ICT Cabinet Secretary Eliud Owalo announced that the plan for monitoring phones had been set in motion.
Monday, December 4, 2023 – Kenyans will no longer do things in secret. This is after the government of President William Ruto announced plans to roll out software to spy on their phones. The government, through the Communication Authority (CA), announced its plan to go ahead with the installation of a tracking system for mobile phones. CA received…
The EU observers' report, which was critical of INEC's conduct of the disputed election, was admitted as an exhibit in the case filed...