Constitutional Right to Privacy: Beyond the DPA, Article 31 of the Constitution of Kenya (2010) explicitly protects individuals' right to privacy, reinforcing that unauthorized use of personal information, including phone numbers, is a violation of this fundamental right.
Given this robust legal framework, any attempt to compile or publicly disseminate a "phone number library" of individuals without their explicit, informed consent and a legitimate, lawful basis would constitute a direct violation of Kenyan law. The ODPC is actively promoting compliance and investigating breaches.
While individual phone number libraries are illegal, businesses and individuals can ethically find contact information through these legitimate and privacy-compliant channels:
Kenyan Business Directories (Yellow Pages):
Yellow Pages Kenya (yellowpages-kenya.com, yellow.co.ke): These are the primary commercial directories in Kenya, listing businesses by category and location. Businesses actively choose to list their contact information, including phone numbers, addresses, and services, to be found by customers and partners.
PigiaMe (pigiame.co.ke/companies): A popular online slovenia phone number library platform that includes a business directory section, allowing users to find contact details for various companies across Kenya.
Listing Kenya (listing.co.ke): Another online directory that compiles business and service listings in Kenya, often including phone numbers.
Commercial Business Databases: Some international commercial data providers may offer databases of Kenyan companies, often including phone numbers. Businesses using such services should ensure the data has been ethically sourced and that their own use of the data complies with the DPA.
Official Company Websites: The most direct and reliable source for a specific company's phone number is its official website. Most Kenyan businesses maintain an online presence with a "Contact Us" or similar section.
Government and Public Institution Websites: Kenyan government ministries, public service agencies, and parastatals (e.g., Communications Authority of Kenya - CA, Kenya Revenue Authority - KRA, various ministries) list their official contact numbers on their respective websites. Emergency services (e.g., 999, 112) are also widely publicized.
Professional Networking Platforms: Platforms like LinkedIn are valuable for connecting with professionals and companies in Kenya. While direct personal phone numbers are rarely public, you can often initiate contact through the platform's messaging features