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Kenya · Compliance

Kenya - Compliance

Sender ID rules, consent, opt-out and data-protection expectations for sending in Kenya.

Sending rules

  • Use a registered Sender ID that matches your brand
  • Opt-in consent required for promotional SMS
  • Honour STOP opt-outs promptly
  • Kenya Data Protection Act (ODPC) applies
  • Promotional 07:00-19:00; transactional/OTP exempt
Regulated by Communications Authority of Kenya (CA). Process recipient data lawfully and only for the stated purpose; eSMS supports data export and erasure on request and never sells recipient data.

Onboarding - documents required

  • Signed service order form
  • Organization's Certificate of Incorporation (organizations only)
  • Organization's or individual's Tax Certificate
  • Authorized representative's Passport or National ID
  • Details of the authorized representative / individual
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