The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) is directing businesses and organizations handling personal data to register or face significant penalties of up to Ksh5 million.

• Organizations that fail to register as data handlers or processors risk fines of up to Ksh5 million.
• The ODPC, led by Data Commissioner Immaculate Kassait, is intensifying enforcement of the Data Protection Act.
• This directive targets a wide range of entities, including hospitals, banks, schools, and telecommunication companies, amid rapid growth in digital services.