| Published Wed, September 13th 2017 at 08:09, Updated September 13th 2017 at 08:13 GMT +3Stategoes hi-tech in new bid to curb illegal gas refilling. (Photo: Courtesy)The Government is set to introduce biometric tracking of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinders in a move aimed at curbing adulteration and illegal refilling. The ministry Tuesday invited bids for a tender to supply the radio frequency identification (RFID) system and database expected to be rolled out by the first quarter of next year. Such a service is used to send text between a mobile phone and an application programme in the network. “The RFID chips will be installed on new gas cylinders, specifically those supplied by the Government, as part of the Mwananchi Gas Project,” confirmed Energy Principal Secretary Andrew Kamau in an interview.

Source: Standard Digital September 13, 2017 05:03 UTC