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April 28, 2026
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Kenya makes history with East Africa’s first smart card factory

Kenya makes history with East Africa’s first smart card factory

The new SecureID Kenya plant is the first and only card embedding technology factory in East Africa. It will produce and personalize banking cards, telecom SIM cards and government identity cards locally. Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..

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Kenya has launched East Africa’s first smart card manufacturing facility in Nairobi, a move set to boost the local economy and solidify its position as a regional tech hub.

  • The SecureID Kenya plant marks a significant shift by enabling local production of banking cards, SIM cards, and government identity cards.
  • SecureID Founder and Executive Chairlady Kofo Akinkugbe stated the investment signifies confidence in Africa's capacity to develop its own solutions.
  • The facility is expected to create approximately 150 jobs within two years, with plans for future expansion.

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