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[Kenya] Citizens urged to re-register their sim cards before the October 15 deadline
At the beginning of the year, the Communications Authority (CA) reinforced its push to have mobile users register their sim cards with their respective service providers. The initial deadline was set for April 15, 2022, but the regulator extended it by six months after a survey showed that most Kenyans had failed to meet the set deadline.
Back then, CA director Ezra Chiloba said, “A review with the operators indicates that they still have a long way to go to achieve 100 per cent compliance. So far, Safaricom PLC has reported 67 per cent compliance, Airtel Kenya 55 per cent while Telkom Kenya is at 33 per cent.”
The new deadline was set for October 15, 2022, slightly over a month from now. Kenyans are once again being reminded to register their sim cards to avoid the last-minute rush or the inconveniences of being disconnected.
Local telcos are now urging citizens to register their sim cards to avoid being disconnected. Registration can be done through a provider’s self-service portal or by visiting a customer care outlet across the country.
Documents required for this important exercise include; a national ID, Passport or Alien Card for foreigners and a Service Card for those in military service. For companies – A certified copy of the Incorporation/registry will be required for the registration.
Citizens can also check whether your line is dully registered by dialling *106#. It’s applicable across all service providers.
