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.