In Kenya, over 1.28 million unregistered SIM cards have been suspended from service since the deadline for registration lapsed.
The Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK), said four local mobile networks had by Friday switched off 1,280,840 unregistered lines, five days after the expiry of the December 31 deadline.
Francis Wangusi the CCK Director General said the disconnection of unregistered SIM cards was progressing well despite initial hitches.
He attributed delays in disconnection of the more than six million unregistered SIM cards to verification of registration data received from dealers and agents countrywide.
“The verification exercise is quite involving as the mobile operators have to ensure that no registered mobile line is suspended from service,” said Wangusi.
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