IBM Looks to Put Kenya’s Public Records on a Blockchain
Tech powerhouse and early blockchain developer IBM is reportedly in talks with the Kenyan government to put public records from various sectors on a blockchain. According to regional publication Business Daily Africa, IBM is looking to transform public records’ management by introducing blockchain technology in the fields of health, education and real estate. The Kenyan Ministry of Information and Communication is for the plan, noting that information stored over a public, immutable ledger will help curb fake academic certificates as well as fraudulent land transactions. Speaking at the....
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