Nairobi, Jan. 13 -- Kenya plans to automate all post-registration services-including transfer of shares and changes in directorships-in a bid to shorten turnaround times and curb identity theft.

The Business Registration Service (BRS) says it has re-engineered and developed an enhanced automated service to make the filing of changes to company officials easier, faster, and secure.

Under the automated system, directors being replaced will, for example, receive a one-time password (OTP) on their mobile phones for verification-a shift from the current arrangement where notifications are sent by email or where individuals are required to physically visit the offices of the BRS.

"The enhanced process will automate the end-to-end confirmatio...