SIM deactivation now backed by law, CA says
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) says deactivation and recycling of SIM cards is now governed by a court-sanctioned framework that also draws on guidance developed by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
CA’s Director-General David Mugonyi told the National Assembly’s Public Petitions Committee that the regulator has developed Procedures and Technical Safeguards for Deactivation and Recycling of Inactive Mobile Numbers, 2026 regulations, aimed at providing a structured process for service providers.
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Kenyans rush to beat SIM card deadline
CA had ordered all telcos to register customer SIM cards by April 15, 2022.
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SIM card law yet to be published
The government is yet to enforce punitive measures against mobile operators who fail to register their subscribers’ SIM cards as a law mandating such steps is awaiting clearance at the Attorney...
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