Communications Authority in Kenya (CA) on Thursday, Jan 2, unveiled a way for mobile owners to verify the International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) number for mobile phones. This move is part of a broader effort to combat counterfeit devices that can pose security risks and undermine the integrity of telecommunications services in the country.
The initiative comes after the Authority on October issued a notice directing all mobile phone importers to submit details of imported devices, including the IMEI numbers, from January 1, 2025.
However, on November 22, 2024, the Katiba Institute filed a petition at the High Court in Nairobi challenging the constitutionality of the order by the CA calling for the mandatory registration of phones.
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