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Big names cry out as Safaricom blocks their SIM cards

From left: Lawyer Ahmednasir Abdullahi, Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei, former Wajir Woman Rep Fatuma Gedi and Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo Junior. [Standard]

Some of the famous public figures in Kenya were on Sunday morning shocked to learn that the leading telecommunications company, Safaricom, had blocked their lines for allegedly failing to comply with the registration requirements.

The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) had set Saturday, October 15 as the deadline for SIM card registration countrywide.

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