We are pleased to announce the addition of four new verification endpoints in Kenya. At Identitypass, our mission is to ensure businesses throughout Africa can build online trust and implement KYC compliance with their customers. Our quest revolves around the continuous development of trustworthy and effective products that enable African businesses to solve critical verification and inclusion challenges in Africa.

Kenya is one of the most prominent players in technological advancement and creative inclination. Kenya is home to 93 of Africa’s 576 Fintechs as of 2021 (Statista, 2021). As digital penetration grows, Kenya is seeing a massive increase in digital businesses sprouting up in every nuke and corner. Kenya is one of the most populous East African countries and a hub for advanced mobile money technology and services, resulting in a customer base with an increasing appetite for innovative verification solutions.

However, it is essential to note that technological penetration has its drawbacks, manifesting in the form of various fraudulent activities perpetrated by unscrupulous Kenyan citizens against businesses. According to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics, the country’s total number of reported online frauds increased more than fivefold from 51 in 2019 to 270 in 2020 due to increased internet access among Kenyans.

Finding practical solutions to the rising challenge of cyber threats and identity theft incidents remains a significant challenge for Kenyan businesses. As a verification company focused on ensuring maximum online trust and safety within and outside of Africa, we have identified some of the gaps in the verification and compliance space, which significantly impact the types of products we build for businesses. We’ve added more Kenyan data verification endpoints to our existing endpoints today. These new endpoints are:

1. National Identity

2. Passport Number

3. Drivers License

4. National ID Serial Number

What You Get With These New Endpoints.

1. Powerful, easy-to-integrate, and documented APIs

2. Developer resources, SDKs, and Libraries

3. Secure access to rich customer data with Identitypass’s APIs.

4. Verification Coverage for millions of Kenyan citizens.

5. Quick onboarding flows for your Kenyan customers

6. Simplified business expansion to Kenya

How to Get Started With the New Endpoints

To get started with these endpoints- sign up at dashboard.myidentitypass.com. Already a customer? Login to your dashboard or Visit our documentation page for a detailed breakdown of integrating the new endpoints.

Some Answers to Your Questions.

Who can use these new endpoints?

Online businesses that provide lending, crypto, accounting, e-mobility, and other tech-enabled businesses with a need or use-case for verification are eligible to use these endpoints.

What Do I need to Integrate these endpoints?

You can use these products with the help of your company’s software developer in integrating the APIs. Identitypass, however, has a no-code product that allows you to securely verify your users online without writing any code and directly from the dashboard. All you need to do is set up your account and commence your verification checks.

How do I activate my business on Identitypass?

After signing up on Identitypass, you can follow this guide to activate your account.

Where do I get support when I need it?

You can always reach out to our support team via email at [email protected]. You can also get assistance from the team by clicking on the support tab at the bottom right corner of your dashboard to start a conversation with someone from the team.