The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has clarified that new SIM card registration regulations do not require the collection of biometric data, refuting widespread online concerns regarding privacy invasion.

• The CA stated that no directive has been issued for mobile operators to collect biometric data from subscribers.
• The updated regulations, published in May 2025, aim to protect citizens from SIM-related fraud and enhance the integrity of telecommunications services.
• The CA affirmed that SIM cards can only be suspended if subscribers provide false information or repeatedly ignore registration requirements, emphasizing that no subscriber can be disconnected without prior notice.