Kenyan Parliamentary Committee Censures Government Official Over Worldcoin License Status
A Kenyan parliamentary committee tasked with investigating Worldcoin’s activities in the country has reprimanded the Kenyan ICT cabinet secretary, Eliud Owalo, for providing inconsistent statements regarding Worldcoin’s license status. The committee, led by Gabriel Tongoyo, discovered that Owalo’s statements from September 11 indicated that Worldcoin may have operated without a license for over a year. This contradicts his previous support of the crypto project. As a result, the Kenyan parliament formed a committee to investigate the truth about Worldcoin’s license status.
Worldcoin’s “Orbs” Not Approved by Communications Authority of Kenya
In addition to the licensing issues, the Kenyan parliamentary committee found that Worldcoin’s eyeball scanning devices, known as “Orbs,” were not authorized by the Communications Authority of Kenya. The committee also alleged that Worldcoin violated section 48 of the Data Protection Act by transferring and storing user data on Amazon Web Services servers in South Africa. Furthermore, the committee determined that Tools for Humanity Corp and Tools for Humanity Gmbh Germany, the companies behind Worldcoin, are not registered businesses in Kenya and lack the legal mandate to transact any business in the country.
Hot Take: Questions Surrounding Worldcoin’s License Status in Kenya
The Kenyan parliamentary committee’s findings raise significant concerns about Worldcoin’s operations in Kenya. The inconsistent statements made by the Kenyan ICT cabinet secretary and the lack of proper licensing for their activities cast doubt on the legality and legitimacy of Worldcoin in the country. Additionally, their use of unapproved devices and potential violations of data protection laws further highlight these concerns. It remains to be seen how this investigation will impact Worldcoin’s presence in Kenya and whether they will face any legal repercussions for their actions.
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