Kenya has taken a significant step in advancing its digital identity ecosystem, with the government moving to decentralize civil registration services to improve access for millions of citizens—particularly in underserved rural areas. The reform follows the enactment of amendments to the Births and Deaths Registration law, which mandates the establishment …
Rwanda’s Single Digital ID System Moves Closer to Nationwide Implementation
Rwanda is accelerating work on its Single Digital ID System (SDID) as it moves toward a full national rollout by 2027, in what is emerging as one of Africa’s most important digital public infrastructure programmes. The initiative is designed to make digital identity the central means by which citizens authenticate …
Zambia Seeks Global Tech Partner to Accelerate National Digital ID Rollout
Zambia is seeking an international technology partner to support the rollout of its national digital identification system, a major pillar of the country’s broader digital transformation agenda. The initiative is being led by the Smart Zambia Institute (SZI), which is prioritizing a “home-grown” approach while recognizing the need for global …



