RISKS OF KENYA’S DIGITAL ID SYSTEM FOR MINORITY COMMUNITIES: EXCLUSION, DATA MISUSE, AND DISCRIMINATION

Digital identification systems have become increasingly popular in many countries, including Kenya. While these systems can offer a range of benefits, they also come with potential risks, particularly for marginalized communities such as the Nubian ethnic minority and the Somalis on double registration. In this article, we will explore the risks associated with digital ID…

Art as Activism: How Music and Film are Shining a Light on Nubian Challenges to Citizenship Documentation Access

The Nubian community faces several challenges when it comes to accessing citizenship documentation, which limits their opportunities in various aspects of life. This issue has been highlighted in various forms of art, including music and film, showcasing how these creative expressions can bring attention to social issues and promote change. The recent Kenyan TV series…

Ten Years of the Nubian Rights Forum Paralegal Project in Kibra: Celebrating Community Empowerment

  The Nubian Rights Forum Paralegal Project in Kibra, which recently marked its tenth anniversary, has been a beacon of hope and empowerment for the Nubian community in the area. This community-driven initiative has played a significant role in addressing the challenges faced by the Nubian community, especially when it comes to accessing legal documentation.…

STATELESSNESS AND THE RIGHT TO NATIONALITY IN KENYA

Kenya has an estimated 18,500 stateless people and five million Kenyans who face discrimination and barriers to obtaining nationality documentation. Various minority communities, including the Pemba, Galjael, Shona, and those of Burundian, Congolese, Indian, and Rwandan descent, are affected. Nubians and some Kenyan Somalis who have difficulty obtaining documentation. These minority cyeezy boost 350 v2…