Kenyan Govt Blocks Unregistered SIM Cards

The government has switched off all unregistered SIM cards in a move to reduce crime and terrorism related activities.

Kenya: Kenyans Welcome Unregistered Phone Switch Off

Capital FM, 1 January 2013

A number of Kenyans have expressed support for the move by the Communications Commission of Kenya to switch off unregistered SIM cards. A few told Capital FM News that the ... read more »

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Kenya: Your Unregistered Line Will Be Re-Sold in 90 Days - CCK

The Star, 1 January 2013

IF you had not registered your simcard by yesterday's deadline, you could completely lose your line in three months time following the government switch-off plan that begun last ... read more »
Kenya: Were Unregistered SIM Cards Really Switched Off?

The Star, 1 January 2013

Were unregistered SIM cards really switched off? We spoke to several Kenyans who are yet to register their lines, and are still reachable. read more »

People rushing to register SIM cards as deadline looms (file photo).

Kenya: You Have Till End of Today to Register Your Simcard

The Star, 31 December 2012

You have until the end of today to ensure your SIM-card has been registered. CCK will be deactivating all unregistered SIM cards after today. The commission wants all SIM cards ... read more »
Kenya: Unregistered Mobile Phones to go Dead

The Star, 31 December 2012

If you have not registered your Sim card by today midnight, you will not be able to make calls, receive or access any other mobile services. read more »

Mobile Users in Kenya Each to Get IP Address

Cellphone operators in the country have until the end of this month to assign unique numbers to all phones, according to the Communication Commission of Kenya. Read more »
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