High Court Nullifies Govt Directive on Mandatory IMEI Declaration

High Court quashes CA's directive on mandatory IMEI declaration

The High Court has issued orders quashing the notices by the Communication Authority of Kenya and the Kenya Revenue Authority requiring people to disclose their mobile devices' International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) numbers.

Court quashes CA's directive on mandatory IMEI declaration - Kahawatungu

The High Court issued orders quashing the notices by the Communication Authority of Kenya and the Kenya Revenue Authority requiring people to disclose their mobile devices’ International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) numbers. KRA had ordered the implementation of CA’s directive requiring all mobile phone importers to submit import entries including the IMEI numbers in the Customs system. Further, passengers entering the country were also mand…

High Court nullifies Govt directive on mandatory IMEI declaration

NAIROBI, Kenya, July 18 – The High Court has nullified a government directive requiring Kenyans to disclose their mobile phone International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) numbers. Justice Chacha Mwita ruled that the notices were ‘not based on any law and are therefore unconstitutional.’ “The notices requiring the submission of IMEI numbers violated Article 24 and Article 31 of the Constitution, which guarantee the right to privacy,” he added.…

Court Rules on Mandatory Registration of IMEI for Phones

The directive had sparked outrage amongst Kenyans over its infringement on privacy.

Kenya High Court Blocks Mandatory Mobile Device IMEI Registration Law

Kenya’s High Court has overturned government directives that would have required all mobile phone users and importers to register and submit their devices’ International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) numbers to state authorities. The ruling, delivered on July 18, 2025, addresses directives issued by the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) and Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), marking the latest development in an ongoing legal battle over devi…

Blow To KRA As Court Quashes Order On Disclosure Of IMEI Numbers

The Kenya Times ~ Trending, Breaking News and Videos Blow to KRA as Court Quashes Mobile Equipment Identity Disclosure Order Justice Chacha Mwita, on July 18, delivered the judgment in a case filed by Katiba Institute, which challenged the legality of public notices issued by two state agencies, including the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA). Katiba Institute had filed a petition challenging the constitutionality of public notices issued by the Com…