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August 24, 2026
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Government raises alarm over mobile money fraud

Government raises alarm over mobile money fraud

The government has called for increased public vigilance after mobile money was used as a payment method or destination in 51 of the 102 reported computer fraud cases reviewed between February and July 2026...

✨ Key Highlights

The Kenyan government has raised an alarm over the increasing use of mobile money in computer fraud, with over half of reported cases involving the payment method between February and July 2026.

  • 51 out of 102 reviewed computer fraud cases utilized mobile money.
  • The National Computer and Cybercrimes Coordination Committee (NC4), chaired by Principal Secretary Dr Raymond Omollo, presented the findings.
  • Mobile money fraud constituted 18.6% of the reviewed fraud schemes, making it the largest single category.

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