Digital credit provider Tala is enhancing its customer identification procedures in Kenya by requiring users to submit a valid national ID and a live selfie via its app.

• The move aims to protect borrowers from fraud and ensure continued access to Tala's services in compliance with Kenya's Digital Credit Providers Regulations 2022 and upcoming regulations.
• The primary organization involved is Tala, a digital lender that has disbursed nearly $6 billion globally.
• Senior Compliance and Ethics Manager at Tala, Tabby Mugechi, emphasized that this KYC (Know Your Customer) process is crucial for consumer protection and secure access to services.