Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has also issued an advisory. “ hereby notify the public that Worldcoin is not regulated … The public is further advised to be wary of potential fraudulent schemes that may emerge in the over-the-counter market of crypto tokens.”
https://twitter.com/CMAKenya/status/1686671144504406016

Perhaps it is time for CMA and Central Bank to review the Blockchain and AI task force report and give proper guidelines and regulations for cryptocurrencies and related emerging technologies. There is a lot of potential in both sides - being salty adopters and benefiting from the technology, but also in being scammed by buying or investing in useless tokens. This has happened in the past where punters have lost a lot of money.


In the same breath, we have other three different pronouncements for and against Worldcoin from policy level executives. Ministry of Interior says “ 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," … "Further, it will be critical that assurances of public safety and the integrity of the financial transactions involving such a large number of citizens be satisfactorily provided upfront." https://www.citizen.digital/news/government-suspends-activities-of-worldcoin-citing-safety-concerns-n324708

Meanwhile, the CS ICT Hon Owalo agrees there are security concerns around how the data is collected, but he is quoted as saying Worldcoin is acting within the law. “ Information available to the Data Commissioner is that within the existing legal frameworks is that there is no provision in the law that the organisation has breached. There has been correspondence with them. There could be security and regulatory issues around it which we need to improve, but as far as the Data Act is concerned, they were acting within the law” 
https://www.citizen.digital/news/theyre-getting-data-voluntarily-from-kenyans-cs-owalo-says-worldcoin-operations-within-law-n324705

Lastly, the Foreign Affairs CS Dr. Alfred Mutua opined “Let us all support the stoppage of Kenyans being used as Guinea Pigs & their data being harvested … you have to ask yourself why your eyes are being scanned and information gathered. What does it mean and what will it mean to you and your offsprings?”

It remains to be seen how the two government agencies will bridge the differences and if Worldcoin will drive the wedge further and expose the “one government approach” underbelly.


On Wed, 2 Aug 2023 at 10:37, Grace Githaiga via KICTANet <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
GOVERNMENT SUSPENDS collection of personal data from Kenyans by Worldcoin until all security concerns are addressed, Interior CS Kithure Kindiki says.

On Wed, Aug 2, 2023 at 9:18 AM Grace Githaiga via KICTANet <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
You make a point Eshuchi. Yesterday, I was in a meeting with some organisations working at the grassroots and this gentleman from Marsabit asked my opinion on this issue. I did not realise the discussion already iko "kwa ground" and there are concerns on data protection. I threw back the question and asked him what his response would be. He pointed out that wananchi need to know what that data will be used for before they can give it to a foreign organisation. 

I have also been asked why there has not been any pushback from the stakeholders "and wondering who protects Kenyans from digital theft". My response is that we saw this matter raised here last year (by Kivuva) but really there was no response. He followed the matter again recently (the reason why we have this debate here) and also shared an advisory from the ODPC. 

Please see this tweet from the CAS on the matter. https://twitter.com/OleItumbi/status/1686343173805596673?s=20

It is clear that there needs to be a discussion on this matter to set the record straight. In the meantime, Worldcoin already is holding a lot of data from wananchi. What next?
Rgds
GG 

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Grace Githaiga

Twitter: @ggithaiga

Skype: gracegithaiga

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gracegithaiga


...the most important office in a democracy is the citizen. So, you see, that’s what our democracy demands. It needs you!----Barrack Obama.

From: Eshuchi Richard via KICTANet <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke>
Sent: 02 August 2023 7:11 AM
To: Grace Githaiga <ggithaiga@hotmail.com>
Cc: Eshuchi Richard <eshuchi.richard@gmail.com>
Subject: [kictanet] Re: Worldcoin tokens (WLD)
 
On the flip side, the laid back attitude from professionals speaks volumes.

‘It is ok for private business enterprises to handle personal data, but govt is where a line is drawn with all manner of rejection and speculation kosokoso’



On Tue, 1 Aug 2023 at 17:44, Shitemi Khamadi via KICTANet <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Good afternoon Lydia

For many who are enrolling, I believe privacy and data protection are potentially alien to them. And while I believe they are core, many people plainly don't care. They are the masses. Mark Kaigwa did a thread for perspective - https://twitter.com/MKaigwa/status/1684883744602099712?t=roAfKHV-MhiY6KsfeUJGCw&s=08 

But I would like to believe that they registered with ODPC.

Kind Regards

On Tue, Aug 1, 2023 at 4:09 PM Lydia gachungi via KICTANet <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
What is this Worldcoin tokens (WLD)?

Are Issues of privacy, data protection taken into account as Kenyans flock to be registered? 

I am lost on what the objective is and the benefits 

Lydia 
_______________________________________________
KICTANet mailing list -- kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke
To unsubscribe send an email to kictanet-leave@lists.kictanet.or.ke
Unsubscribe or change your options at: https://mm3-lists.kictanet.or.ke/mm/lists/kictanet.lists.kictanet.or.ke/

Mailing List Posts Online: https://posts.kictanet.or.ke/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/KICTANet/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/KICTANet/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kictanet/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbcLVjnPtTGBEeYLGUb2Yow/

KICTANet is a multi-stakeholder Think Tank for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and regulation.
KICTANet is a catalyst for reform in the Information and Communication Technology sector. Its work is guided by four pillars
of Policy Advocacy, Capacity Building, Research, and Stakeholder Engagement.

KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors online that you follow in real life: respect people's
times and bandwidth, share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do not spam, do not market your
wares or qualifications.

KICTANet - The Power of Communities, is Kenya's premier ICT policy engagement platform.


--
 
"In the whole wide world, Africa comes first.
 Let Africans remain as Africans and not become poor copies of Europeans.
 I am proud of my colour, whoever is not proud of his colour is not fit to live.
 Some people took to war, we took to peace;
 Some people took to hate, we took to love;
 Some people took to anger, we took to laughter.
 Only the best is good enough for Africa."
 
  Rev. (Dr.) Samuel  Aggrey.
 
Twitter @oleshitemi
 
_______________________________________________
KICTANet mailing list -- kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke
To unsubscribe send an email to kictanet-leave@lists.kictanet.or.ke
Unsubscribe or change your options at: https://mm3-lists.kictanet.or.ke/mm/lists/kictanet.lists.kictanet.or.ke/

Mailing List Posts Online: https://posts.kictanet.or.ke/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/KICTANet/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/KICTANet/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kictanet/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbcLVjnPtTGBEeYLGUb2Yow/

KICTANet is a multi-stakeholder Think Tank for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and regulation.
KICTANet is a catalyst for reform in the Information and Communication Technology sector. Its work is guided by four pillars
of Policy Advocacy, Capacity Building, Research, and Stakeholder Engagement.

KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors online that you follow in real life: respect people's
times and bandwidth, share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do not spam, do not market your
wares or qualifications.

KICTANet - The Power of Communities, is Kenya's premier ICT policy engagement platform.
--
Regards,
Eshuchi Richard
_______________________________________________
KICTANet mailing list -- kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke
To unsubscribe send an email to kictanet-leave@lists.kictanet.or.ke
Unsubscribe or change your options at: https://mm3-lists.kictanet.or.ke/mm/lists/kictanet.lists.kictanet.or.ke/

Mailing List Posts Online: https://posts.kictanet.or.ke/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/KICTANet/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/KICTANet/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kictanet/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbcLVjnPtTGBEeYLGUb2Yow/

KICTANet is a multi-stakeholder Think Tank for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and regulation.
KICTANet is a catalyst for reform in the Information and Communication Technology sector. Its work is guided by four pillars
of Policy Advocacy, Capacity Building, Research, and Stakeholder Engagement.

KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors online that you follow in real life: respect people's
times and bandwidth, share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do not spam, do not market your
wares or qualifications.

KICTANet - The Power of Communities, is Kenya's premier ICT policy engagement platform.


--
Grace Githaiga
KICTANet Convenor

KICTANet portals
_______________________________________________
KICTANet mailing list -- kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke
To unsubscribe send an email to kictanet-leave@lists.kictanet.or.ke
Unsubscribe or change your options at: https://mm3-lists.kictanet.or.ke/mm/lists/kictanet.lists.kictanet.or.ke/

Mailing List Posts Online: https://posts.kictanet.or.ke/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/KICTANet/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/KICTANet/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kictanet/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbcLVjnPtTGBEeYLGUb2Yow/

KICTANet is a multi-stakeholder Think Tank for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and regulation.
KICTANet is a catalyst for reform in the Information and Communication Technology sector. Its work is guided by four pillars
of Policy Advocacy, Capacity Building, Research, and Stakeholder Engagement.

KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors online that you follow in real life: respect people's
times and bandwidth, share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do not spam, do not market your
wares or qualifications.

KICTANet - The Power of Communities, is Kenya's premier ICT policy engagement platform.
--
Best Regards,
______________________
Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mwendwa-kivuva