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Communications Authority of Kenya

Kenya's telecommunications regulator that oversees licensing, spectrum management, and digital economy policy.

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  1. May 2026
  2. The 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 waste
  3. The 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 economy
  4. The 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 fines
  5. April 2026
  6. Capital 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 Bill
  7. Citizen 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'
Business

Communications Authority requires new licence for equipment importers

The News

Kenya's Communications Authority has introduced new licensing requirements for companies importing and distributing communications equipment, effective immediately. All entities seeking to import and wholesale communications equipment must obtain a Communications Equipment Distributor (CED) Licence, which includes mandatory type-approval and TradeNet clearance.

21 July 2026 · Capital News

Yesterday

  1. Communications Authority requires new licence for equipment importers

    Kenya's Communications Authority has introduced new licensing requirements for companies importing and distributing communications equipment, effective immediately. All entities seeking to import and wholesale communications equipment must obtain a Communications Equipment Distributor (CED) Licence, which includes mandatory type-approval and TradeNet clearance.

    21 July 2026 · Capital News

  2. Communications Authority requires new licence for equipment importers

    Kenya's Communications Authority has introduced mandatory Communications Equipment Distributor (CED) licensing for all companies importing and distributing communications equipment, including existing Telecommunications Equipment Contractor and Vendor licence holders who must apply immediately.

    21 July 2026 · Capital News

Wednesday 8 July

  1. Music festival learners promote online safety and data privacy

    At Kenya Music Festival regional competitions, learners use music, poetry, dance and elocution to advocate for online safety, data protection, responsible internet use, and other social issues. Performances emphasized the dangers of digital platform misuse, including misinformation and cyberbullying, urging peers to verify information before sharing.

    8 July 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 30 June

  1. Government calls on regulators to rebuild public trust before summit

    Prime Cabinet Secretary Mudavadi has urged Kenya's regulatory agencies to spearhead efforts to rebuild public confidence in governance ahead of the inaugural Global Trust Summit scheduled for October. Mudavadi said strong, credible institutions are the foundation of public trust and national development, and urged regulators to identify measurable reforms that will improve service delivery and strengthen public confidence.

    30 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 19 June

  1. Kenya's mobile subscriptions reach 84.1 million, Safaricom leads

    Active mobile subscriptions in Kenya reached 84.1 million as of March 2026, a 7.4 percent increase from the previous quarter, with mobile penetration at 157.7 percent. Safaricom added 5.5 million subscriptions to reach 57.9 million total subscribers and 68.9 percent market share, approaching 60 million subscribers.

    19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 6 June

  1. Nyaribari Chache MPs race gains momentum ahead of 2027 election

    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.

    6 June 2026 · Capital News

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Jitume Digital Hubs equip Bungoma youths with online work skills

    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

Thursday 21 May

  1. Kenya records 3.3 billion cyber threat events in first quarter

    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

Friday 15 May

  1. Brands shift from celebrity influencers to peer networks in Kenya

    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

Thursday 14 May

  1. Kenya has adequate safeguards against online child abuse

    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

Wednesday 6 May

  1. Kenya generated 55,596 tonnes of electronic waste in 2025

    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

Tuesday 5 May

  1. AI and biometrics essential to combat onboarding fraud in Kenya

    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

  2. Rogue cable and ISP firms face jail terms and fines

    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

Wednesday 29 April

  1. Communications Authority seeks control of National Addressing Bill

    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

Saturday 25 April

  1. Ruto rebuffs Mt. Kenya political gatekeepers during Murang'a tour

    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

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