Cheap phones safe as CA clarifies new rules
CA clarifies Kenya’s new phone rules, says no ban on cheap devices as USB-C charging becomes mandatory for new phones...
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The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has clarified new technical rules for mobile phones, assuring the public that cheap and low-cost devices are not banned.
- The new rules, effective March 24, 2026, require all new mobile devices approved in Kenya to use USB Type-C charging ports.
- The Communications Authority of Kenya dismissed inaccurate reports suggesting a ban on affordable phones.
- Existing phones in circulation remain legal, and no one will be forced to discard their current devices.
- The aim of the USB Type-C mandate is to align Kenya with global standards, enhance interoperability, and reduce electronic waste.
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