There Are More Than 59.84 Million Mobile Subscriptions In Kenya

Data from the Q1 ICT sector statistics report for FY 2020/2021 shows that there are more than 59.84 million mobile subscriptions in Kenya.

Data/ Internet Total Subscriptions are estimated at 43 million. Mobile money agents are over 245,000 with money transfers valued in trillions.

All this is personal data in the hands of data controllers and data processors. In the same period, more than 35 million cyber threats were detected.

“Data Protection is considered a fairly complex concept. The Data Protection Act is in force, though many Kenyans are not aware of its provisions,” said Al Kags.

Open Institute welcomed other stakeholders to join them on the ground as they empower Kenyans by simplifying Data Protection information for them for the greater good.

Open Institute’s CEO Al Kags revealed that the organization’s Data Governance program will take lead in ensuring that Kenyans are aware of the impact and ramifications of the Data Protection Act including their rights and responsibilities and the recourse they could take if their data is misused.

This nationwide campaign comes days after a three-day public participation forum on the proposed Data Protection Regulations. Ficha Uchi will demystify the Data Protection concept by providing factual, age-appropriate information about Data Protection.

From his office, Al Kags expressed concern that many Kenyans especially the youth who dominate the digital space are not conversant with what the Act means to their own safety.

“The youth are unaware of the dangers of exposing their valuable data online. They are also unaware of the legislation that empowers them to question how their data is collected. We need to meet them where they are.”

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