In 2024, the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) announced that starting January 2025, all mobile device importers must submit the IMEI numbers to ensure the integrity and tax compliance of mobile devices. Along the way, there have been complaints from Kenyans who have seen this as a move for the government to easily Track Kenyans and Know their whereabouts.
Every device Manufactured has a series of digits that help identify it, be it a phone or a tablet. These Numbers, popularly known as IMEI numbers, are crucial for many reasons. You may need this number to track a stolen device or unlock it. The IMEI is usually a 15-digit number, and it is an acronym for International Mobile Equipment Identity
How To Get Your Device IMEI Number
Below are the Methods you can use to find your iPhone IMEI number:
iPhones
If you use a device that runs on the iOS operating system ( iPhones & iPads), checking its IMEI number is relatively easy. Just navigate to your device settings, then Select General, and go to the About section. Scroll down, and you will find the IMEI feature between Bluetooth and ICCID. To get your number, Tap on the IMEI and copy it to your Clipboard.
Android Phones
The Most common way to find IMEI numbers on every Android phone ( Samsung, Tecno, Xiaomi, etc) is by using the *#06#. This method is straightforward as soon you dial these codes on your phone dialler the IMEI number will be presented to you,
Communications Authority of Kenya IMEI Checker
The Authority has launched an online tool that one can easily use to determine whether their Phone’s IMEI number is valid or not. Using the methods we have discovered, you can get your phone’s IMEI number and then paste it into the CA IMEI checker tool, accessible via https://www.ca.go.ke/imei-checker.
If your phone IMEI number is valid, the tool will give you a successful pop-up message indicating your device Manufacturer’s name, your device Model, and the time when the IMEI number was created. For immediate assistance, you can also reach the CA at +254 (20) 424000, +254 703 042 000 or +254 254 730 172 000.
