Thousands of Kenyans bore the brunt of government warnings after their sim cards were blocked following the lapse of the registration deadline.
According to messages sent to the affected Kenyans, they were asked to visit the mobile shops to have their blocked lines reactivated.
In addition, the subscribers ought to update their Identification Cards before their lines could be reactivated.
"Dear customer, your line has been suspended pending a registration update. Visit the nearest mobile operator's shop to update your ID,” read part of the message from a blocked user.
A Nairobi resident, who spoke to the press, intimated that she was unable to transact through the mobile money transfer program nor could she access data bundles or send messages. She could, however, receive calls.
The registration wave did not spare politicians and key influential figures as a section of them took to social media to lament about the suspension of their lines.
"I suffered the same fate. It took a while to figure out that my line had been barred," Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo Junior stated.
"After 15 years of (mobile) lines, they have decided to switch off their services today morning inconveniencing me," Nandi Kiprotich Arap Cherargei stated.
Some of the aggrieved clients threatened to file class action lawsuits for alleged breach of contract and a bid to seek compensation for the damages incurred.
In a statement released on Saturday, October 15, the Communications Authority of Kenya urged Kenyans to ensure their SIM card registration details were updated before Saturday midnight.
"You have until 11 pm today to ensure your SIM card registration details are updated. Protect yourself and others by updating your details today," read the statement from the Communications Authority.
The reason for the move was aimed at curbing security threats in the communications sector. The Authority had earlier indicated that over 12 million subscribers had not complied with the requirement to register by the close of business on Thursday, October 13.
CA sounded a warning that they would be barred from either calling, sending messages, or accessing the internet.
