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Kenya Sets SIM-Swap Liability Rule

Kenyan Court Rules Banks and Telcos Jointly Liable for SIM-Swap Fraud Losses

Unverified — auto-generated summary, not yet reviewedPolicy & RegulationKenyaJul 15, 2026

A Kenyan court has ruled that Diamond Trust Bank and Safaricom share joint liability for losses suffered by a customer in a SIM-swap fraud case, ordering both institutions to pay the victim. The ruling sets a binding legal precedent that reshapes fraud liability obligations for banks and telecoms operators across Kenya and potentially the wider continent.

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