The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has introduced draft rules to govern the deactivation and recycling of inactive mobile phone numbers, following a High Court directive.

• The new regulations aim to protect subscribers' rights and personal information when their numbers are reassigned.
• The CA is seeking public input on the draft rules until September 11, 2026.
• A March 19, 2026, court ruling established that mobile numbers are part of an individual's digital identity and require legal protection.