{
  "id": 4793452,
  "title": "CA Invites Public Views on Draft Rules for Deactivation and Recycling of Inactive Mobile Numbers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/ca-invites-public-views-on-draft-rules-for-deactivation-and-recycling",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-01T05:02:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "KahawaTungu",
    "slug": "kahawatungu",
    "url": "https://kahawatungu.com/ca-invites-public-views-on-draft-rules-for-deactivation-and-recycling-of-inactive-mobile-numbers/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has sought public input on proposed rules governing the deactivation and recycling of inactive mobile numbers. The CA explained that the draft procedures aim to better manage the country's numbering resources while safeguarding the rights of consumers. The proposed guidelines were published on September 1, 2026, and the CA invited comments until September 11, 2026. Submissions can be emailed to numbering@ca.go.ke. The draft documents, including technical safeguards, are available on the CA's website under the Open Consultations page. The initiative seeks to establish clearer procedures for inactive numbers and mitigate risks linked to reassigning previously used numbers.",
  "summary": "The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has invited members of the public to submit their views on proposed procedures and technical safeguards for the deactivation and recycling of inactive mobile numbers. The authority said the proposed measures are aimed at improving the management of Kenya’s numbering resources while protecting the rights and interests of consumers [...] The post CA…",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}