WorldCoin Users Face Health Warning: CS Nakhumicha’s Findings
Kenyans who registered for WorldCoin have been instructed to seek medical attention if they develop anomalous symptoms, as the government intensifies its investigation of the controversial technology company.
Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha disclosed to members of Parliament investigating WorldCoin that preliminary investigations indicate the scanners exposed Kenyans to health risks.
She noted that some registered users may have already experienced the alterations, and added that the government would take a keen interest in their health.
She indicated, however, that they had yet to identify the specific health complications and that additional reports would be disseminated in the future.
By the time registration ended on August 2, over 350,000 Kenyans had enrolled for the digital currency, according to government records.
“As indicated by Hon. Shakeel Shabir, some Kenyans may already be enduring various complications or physical changes after undergoing the scan.
She stated, “We would like to urge them to report to the nearest medical facilities for a thorough examination.”
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She added that those who were still in excellent health must monitor their condition because future health complications cannot be ruled out.
The CS added that the government had drafted the Digital Health Bill to address comparable health risks posed by WorldCoin and other digital platforms.
Nakhumicha disclosed the information while testifying before a committee investigating the WorldCoin registration debacle.
In addition to Nakhumicha, other senior government officials appeared before the committee to explain why the government did not halt Kenyan registration on time.
Ezra Chiloba, director general of the Communications Authority of Kenya, argued that WorldCoin was not registered in Kenya and that the registration of Kenyans was illegal.
“By our standards as CAK, Worldcoin’s orb (the scanning machine) has the ability to transmit data internationally, making it a communication device. However, the CAK has not approved the machine’s use in Kenya. We have no idea how they obtained permission to use these devices here, he said.
WorldCoin Users Face Health Warning: CS Nakhumicha’s Findings