Telcos eye fraud fight boost on new biometric rule

Telco industry insiders say the adoption of biometric verification in telecommunication services could be a win for the sector.

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As the controversial SIM card registration rules are enforced, telecommunication companies could find a silver lining in the use of fingerprints to curb fraud threats.

The Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy, in May, released new guidelines for SIM card registration under the Kenya Information and Communications (Registration of Telecommunications Service Subscribers) Regulations, 2025.

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