Local direct SMS in Kenya
Registered Sender ID traffic delivered over direct connections to all 4 mobile networks in Kenya.
Last verified 23 October 2026
Mobile networks
| Network | MCC / MNC | Alphanumeric Sender ID | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airtel | 639 / 03 | Supported | Active |
| Jamii Telecommunications Limited | 639 / 10 | Supported | Active |
| Safaricom Ltd | 639 / 02 | Supported | Active |
| Telkom Kenya Ltd (Orange) | 639 / 07 | Supported | Active |
Sender ID at a glance
Full Sender ID rules →- Registration
- Required on every network
- Setup fee
- USD 100 per network
- Lead time
- 21 business days
- Recurring fee
- None
Compliance highlights
All compliance rules →- Quiet hours
- Promotional SMS 07:00-19:00 only.
- Consent
- Prior opt-in consent required for promotional messages; data subject consent per DPA 2019 s.37 (commercial use).
- Data protection law
- Data Protection Act 2019. Supervisory authority: ODPC.