Kenya is stepping up efforts to take control of its digital infrastructure with the launch of a new smart card production facility in Nairobi. The plant, set up by SecureID Limited, will produce bank cards, SIM cards, and secure government identification documents locally, services that have largely been outsourced abroad. The move is expected to strengthen data sovereignty by keeping sensitive financial and personal information within the country. Analysts say the investment could boost Kenya’s digital economy, create skilled jobs, and enhance national security in an increasingly data-driven world.
