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Kenyan Court Slams Safaricom, DTB for SIM Swap Fraud

A landmark Kenyan court ruling mandates Safaricom and DTB to compensate a SIM swap victim, setting a precedent for digital security accountability. This decision reverberates across the African fintech landscape, urging stricter consumer protection measures. Meanwhile, African tech firms like Payaza expand globally, signaling a new era of digital innovation.

Techpoint Africa·July 14, 2026AI-curated

On Techpoint Digest, we discuss how a Kenyan court ordered Safaricom and DTB to compensate a SIM swap victim, Payaza's expansion into Australia and New Zealand, and Canal+'s acquisition of DStv.

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