SIM Swap Fraud is on the Rise in Kenya – Here’s What You Need to Know to Stay Safe in 2025!

Kenya Implements New Security Measures to Combat Rising SIM Swap Fraud

Kenya is experiencing a rise in SIM swap fraud cases, prompting the implementation of new security measures aimed at protecting mobile users. Recent incidents have highlighted the growing threat, including a case where two suspected fraudsters were arrested after stealing Sh589,800 from a victim in Nairobi. The trend mirrors global patterns, with the UK recently reporting a staggering 1,055 percent surge in such incidents during 2024. SIM swap f…

SIM Swap Fraud is on the Rise in Kenya – Here’s What You Need to Know to Stay Safe in 2025!

As mobile phone usage grows, as witnessed by the number of active mobile subscriptions in Kenya, now posited at over 71.4 million as of December 2024, the telecommunication sector suffers the pressure of increased challenges in terms of safeguarding user data and fraud prevention. One of the biggest threats is SIM swap fraud, which is … The post SIM Swap Fraud in Kenya: What Telecom Providers and Regulators Are Doing to Fight It appeared first o…