High Court Rules Registered Phone Numbers Are Official Digital Identities - March 2026
The High Court of Kenya has ruled that registered mobile phone numbers constitute official digital identities, banning the controversial practice of SIM card recycling by telecommunication companies like Safaricom and Airtel. This landmark decision affects millions of Kenyan mobile users whose numbers were previously subject to reassignment. In a separate development, Google announced it is implementing a new 24-hour waiting period for installing applications from unverified developers on Android devices, a move criticized for hindering user freedom. Meanwhile, in the entertainment sector, the upcoming movie Spider-Man: Brand New Day features Peter Parker ditching his traditional Sony Xperia phone for a Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7, a shift described as more realistic and practical for the superhero character.
