# Kenya telecommunications emergency alert regulation > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/kenya-telecommunications-emergency-alert-regulation > Updated: 2026-10-02T09:36:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has moved toward regulating mobile-based alert systems and emergency communications. Initially, the CA launched a public consultation to establish a regulatory framework for non-spectrum-based alarm response systems, specifically targeting GSM-based security services that use mobile networks for remote property monitoring. Following these regulatory efforts, the CA issued a directive to mobile network operators to bypass standard SMS opt-out and Do-Not-Disturb settings for government-approved emergency bulk messages. This measure was implemented to facilitate disaster preparedness for El Niño rains and to support a simulation for the National Early Warning System (NEWS). The CA noted that the directive is based on constitutional requirements for the State to publicize information affecting the nation. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-02: Kenya regulator orders mobile networks to bypass SMS opt-outs for emergency alerts The Communications Authority of Kenya has ordered mobile operators to bypass SMS opt-out restrictions to deliver emergency alerts and El Niño preparedness messages to all active subscribers. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kenya-regulator-orders-mobile-networks-to-bypass-sms-opt-outs-for-emergency-alerts ### 2026-09-15: Communications Authority of Kenya proposes new GSM alarm regulation The Communications Authority of Kenya is seeking public input on a new licensing framework for GSM-based alarm response systems that use mobile networks to transmit security alerts. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/communications-authority-of-kenya-proposes-new-gsm-alarm-regulation --- Cite as: Kenya telecommunications emergency alert regulation. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/kenya-telecommunications-emergency-alert-regulation