Man sues Safaricom in mobile phone number ownership row

Does a person own a mobile number once he or she purchases it from a telecommunication company, and can it be transferred to a new owner without consent?This is the question that theHigh Court will determine in a landmarkcase filed by Peter Mwaniki against the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA), a mobile services provider, and the new line owner, Dedsilva International Limited.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive accessUnlock Full AccessUnlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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This is the question that theHigh Court will determine in a landmarkcase filed by Peter Mwaniki against the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA), a mobile services provider, and the new line owner, Dedsilva International Limited.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive accessUnlock Full AccessUnlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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