Tanzania, Jan. 25 -- Arusha. The Kenyan government has come under fire for its proposal to spy on mobile money transactions.

The country's taxman said the move is intended to integrate its system with mobile money service and hence increase revenue collection. However, the proposal has been criticized on grounds that it was an infringement to consumer privacy, multiple sources said.

The Consumer Federation of Kenya (COFEK) took a swipe at the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), saying what it intended to do was "a serious offence against consumer privacy".

COFEK secretary-general Stephen Mutoro said the move should be stopped, calling on the central bank and the communications authority to intervene.

Consumer privacy in Kenya is guaranteed...