Kenya: Data Commissioner Fines 3 Firms Sh9.4 Million Over Data Infringements

Nairobi — The Office of the Data Protection Commissioners (ODPC) has fined three firms Sh9.4 million for infringing on personal data.

Mulla Pride Ltd., a digital credit provider (DCP), which operates KeCredit and Faircash mobile lending apps, has been penalized Sh2.98 million for sharing complainants contact information and names with third parties where threatening messages and phone calls were sent later.

“This Penalty will ensure that Digital lenders and financial institutions notify data…