The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has issued a public warning against 21 mobile phone brands deemed "non-type approved," citing significant safety and health risks.

• 21 mobile phone brands, including TINSIK, REALFONE, and MOMOFLY, have been red-flagged.
• Director General David Mugonyi stated these devices pose risks related to Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC), health (radiation), and physical safety (battery explosions, electric shocks).
• Consumers can verify their phone's legitimacy by dialing *#06# to find their IMEI and sending it via SMS to 1555.
• The crackdown aims to protect consumers from hazardous, unregulated devices that often cut corners on safety standards.