Kenya: How to Verify IMEI Numbers on Imported Phones in Kenya

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…