Communications Authority of Kenya — regulator monitoring cybersecurity risks and proposing oversight of national addressing infrastructure.
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Capital News
… Following the elections, Okeng’o was appointed a board director at the Communications Authority of Kenya. …
Nyaribari Chache Race Takes Shape as Politicians Eye Zaheer Jhanda’s Seat Ahead of 2027The Standard
… The Jitume Digital Enablement Programme is implemented collaboratively by the Technopolis Development Authority, the Communications Authority of Kenya, and the ICT Authority under the Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy, in partnership with the Nationa …
Jitume Digital Hub transforms youths livelihoods in BungomaThe Standard
… Speaking during the 2026 Cybersecurity Bootcamp award ceremony in Nairobi, the Communications Authority of Kenya said the country recorded more than 3.3 billion cyber threat events between January and March this year, with attacks targeting government agencies, banks, universitie …
AI-driven cyber threats rise amid global skills shortageThe Standard
… The Communications Authority of Kenya reported 61.9 million mobile data subscriptions by December 2025, with more than 83 percent connected through mobile broadband. …
Why brands are moving beyond influencers in KenyaThe Standard
… nion and the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child,” said Kabogo.Hamida also asked Kabogo if there are plans to strengthen protection of children online, drawing from approaches in the UK, Australia and EU. “The ministry through the Communications Authority of Kenya …
We've safeguards against online child abuse, says KabogoThe Standard
… In March, the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) introduced new technical rules requiring all mobile devices coming into the country to have a Type-C charging interface. …
Revealed: Consumption outpacing recycling of wasteThe Standard
… The Communications Authority of Kenya reported 7.9 billion cyber threat events in the first eight months of 2025, more than double the amount recorded during the previous year. …
Why AI and biometrics will be key to stopping fraud in digital economyThe Standard
A water fountain at the entrance of the Communications Authority of Kenya. [File, Standard] Kenya’s telecommunications boom has turned city skylines into a chaotic tangle of drooping cables and turned pavements in urban and rural areas into a patchwork of torn-up trenches. …
Rogue cable firms and ISPs face jail terms, hefty finesCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya Apr 29 – The Communications Authority of Kenya has cautioned that parts of the National Addressing Bill, 2025 require refinement to align with existing legal frameworks, particularly the Kenya Information and Communications Act, and to ensure efficient use of publi …
Communications Authority pushes for major reforms to National Addressing BillCitizen Digital
… Mary Wamaua (Maragua), Betty Maina (Murang’a Woman Rep), Edwin Mugo (Mathioya), Peter Kihungi (Kangema), Veronica Maina (Nominated), Eric Wamumbi (Mathira), Wahome Wamatinga (Nyeri Senator), former Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria, Charles Karondo, Communications Authority of Kenya …
'I will not kneel before another human being!' Ruto takes on Mt. Kenya 'gatekeepers'Several aspirants are positioning themselves to challenge incumbent MP Zaheer Jhanda in the Nyaribari Chache Constituency race nearly a year before the 2027 General Election, with political observers suggesting that former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i's growing influence in the Gusii region could shape political alignments.
21 hours ago · Capital News →
Several aspirants are positioning themselves to challenge incumbent MP Zaheer Jhanda in the Nyaribari Chache Constituency race nearly a year before the 2027 General Election, with political observers suggesting that former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i's growing influence in the Gusii region could shape political alignments.
21 hours ago · Capital News →
Digital literacy hubs in Bungoma are providing young people with practical digital skills, internet access, mentorship, and devices, enabling them to earn income through online work such as writing, teaching, and digital contests.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya experienced more than 3.3 billion cyber threat events between January and March, with artificial intelligence identified as a major driver of evolving cybersecurity risks. The Communications Authority warned that AI technologies are creating new vulnerabilities, while a global deficit of 4.8 million cybersecurity professionals compounds the challenge.
21 May 2026 · The Standard →
Kenyan marketers are moving away from traditional influencer-driven campaigns toward strategies powered by ordinary users sharing content within their trusted social circles. The shift reflects a broader trend where decentralized, peer-to-peer marketing is seen as more authentic and effective than polished corporate campaigns.
15 May 2026 · The Standard →
Information and Digital Economy Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo told the Senate that Kenya has legal, regulatory and administrative safeguards to protect children from harm online, including subsidiary regulations, industry guidelines, ethical codes, and interventions by the Data Protection Commissioner, Media Council of Kenya, Kenya Film Classification Board and State Department for Children Services. Kabogo said these instruments are aligned to international treaties and UN guidance.
14 May 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya generated 55,596 tonnes of electronic waste in 2025, according to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics, highlighting a mounting waste crisis even as the country strengthens circular economy efforts through legislation including the Sustainable Waste Management Act and Extended Producer Responsibility Regulations, which have enabled Producer Responsibility Organisations to manage e-waste on behalf of manufacturers and importers.
6 May 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's digital economy faces growing fraud risk during account onboarding, with banking fraud cases rising from 173 in 2023 to 353 in 2024 and approximately 4.4 percent of account creation attempts now suspected to be fraudulent. The article argues that AI and biometric technologies are key to verifying identity at scale in real time across independent digital services.
5 May 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's telecommunications boom has created chaotic urban and rural infrastructure, with drooping cables and torn pavements. Rogue cable firms and internet service providers now face jail terms and hefty fines.
5 May 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Communications Authority has told Parliament that the National Addressing Bill, 2025 needs refinement to align with existing law, and has proposed that the entire National Addressing Council section be deleted and replaced with provisions giving the Authority full responsibility for developing, implementing and managing the National Addressing System.
29 April 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto castigated political leaders he said were trying to act as gatekeepers for Central Kenya's political direction, stating he will only humble himself before God and the electorate, not other politicians. During a tour of Murang'a County, he announced Ksh.27 billion in investments for affordable housing, markets, and other infrastructure, and noted improved coffee prices and a trade agreement allowing Kenyan agricultural exports duty-free and quota-free access to China's market.
25 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →