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Communications Authority of Kenya

Communications Authority of Kenya — regulator overseeing telecommunications networks, cyber cafés, equipment licensing, and cybersecurity in Kenya.

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  1. April 2026

  2. Citizen Digital

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Politics

CA pledges reliable connectivity at polling stations for 2027 election

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The Communications Authority of Kenya has assured reliable connectivity during the 2027 general election scheduled for August 10, to support the voting process and transmission of results from polling stations to tallying centres. According to the CA Director General, the country has strong 3G, 4G, and 5G networks in most areas, with improvements needed only in marginalised locations.

2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 2 September

  1. CA pledges reliable connectivity at polling stations for 2027 election

    The Communications Authority of Kenya has assured reliable connectivity during the 2027 general election scheduled for August 10, to support the voting process and transmission of results from polling stations to tallying centres. According to the CA Director General, the country has strong 3G, 4G, and 5G networks in most areas, with improvements needed only in marginalised locations.

    2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 1 September

  1. MP Amisi alleges Ksh.1.89B cyber-security fraud tied to State House hack

    Saboti MP Caleb Amisi has demanded government answers over an alleged Ksh.1.89 billion cyber-security maintenance scandal, claiming he has reliable intelligence suggesting a plot to inflate figures for corrupt purposes. He linked the allegation to July's incident when the State House website was hacked and hackers demanded a Bitcoin ransom equivalent to approximately Ksh.41 million.

    1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 30 August

  1. Standard Group secures exclusive EPL radio rights for 2026/27

    The Standard Group has secured exclusive radio broadcast rights for the 2026/27 English Premier League season on Radio Maisha and Berur FM. Radio reaches 75% of Kenya's population as of Q4 2025/26, and remains a key medium particularly in rural areas where internet access is less concentrated.

    30 August 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 25 August

  1. Kikuyu Jitume Centre to train youth in digital skills

    Young people in Kikuyu and Kiambu County will access advanced digital skills training, workspaces and entrepreneurship opportunities at a new Jitume Centre of Excellence, offering instruction in artificial intelligence, robotics, software development, cloud computing, cybersecurity and data analytics.

    25 August 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 20 August

  1. Kikuyu construction begins for digital training centre

    The government has begun construction of a Jitume Centre of Excellence in Kikuyu Constituency to expand digital skills, innovation and employment opportunities for young people. The centre will provide advanced training in artificial intelligence, robotics, software development, cloud computing, cybersecurity, data analytics and digital content creation.

    20 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 18 August

  1. Mobile money and regulation reshape East African online casinos

    Kenya and Uganda are formalizing online gaming operations through new rules and mobile-money integration. Kenya's 2025 Gambling Control Act establishes a real-time electronic monitoring system under the Gambling Regulatory Authority to track licensed gambling activity across payment and gaming systems.

    18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 14 August

  1. Anker expands operations into Kenya market

    Global technology company Anker Innovations has officially expanded into Kenya, unveiling its portfolio of charging, power and audio products at a Nairobi summit. The expansion targets Kenya's growing market for these accessories as more Kenyans adopt smartphones and connected devices.

    14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 13 August

  1. Kenya CA clarifies cyber café licensing rules protect security

    The Communications Authority of Kenya has clarified new licensing requirements for cyber cafés and public internet centres, stating that operators must maintain customer session logs (terminal IDs and start/end times for 3 years) and verify customers, but the move does not extend to monitoring browsing history and is aimed at bolstering security rather than restricting digital access.

    13 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 11 August

  1. Kenya's Communications Authority mandates cyber café session logging

    Kenya's Communications Authority has ruled that all public cyber cafés must log and retain customer login sessions (showing terminal IDs and start/end times) for a minimum of three years, while excluding personal browsing history, as part of new cybercrime prevention regulations.

    11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 6 August

  1. National Music Festival enters fifth day in Bungoma County

    The National Music Festival in Bungoma County has showcased talent from both established and little-known schools. Standout performers include Utwiini Primary School from Makueni County, which finished second in its category, along with winners in various competitions including Nzoia Sugar School in Choral Music for Junior Schools and Highlands Junior School in the Swahili Choral Verse category for Junior Schools.

    6 August 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 4 August

  1. INTERPOL: 55% of Africa's cybercrimes now AI-enabled

    INTERPOL's 2026 African Cyberthreat Assessment Report reveals that 55 percent of cybercrimes reported across Africa involve artificial intelligence, reflecting an automated underground economy where criminal networks use advanced technologies to launch attacks faster and at greater scale across multiple countries simultaneously. The report identifies East Africa as a hub for mobile money fraud and infrastructure-targeted ransomware, while business email compromise and romance scams target victims in Central and West Africa.

    4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 3 August

  1. State agencies launch coordinated hate speech crackdown before 2027 election

    A coalition led by the NCIC has unveiled a coordinated strategy to combat hate speech, ethnic incitement and election-related offences ahead of the 2027 General Election, warning political leaders of prosecution under a unified enforcement framework. The announcement followed the arrest of Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia over controversial remarks, amid agencies' concerns about rising divisive political rhetoric.

    3 August 2026 · Capital News →

Wednesday 29 July

  1. AI platform consolidates Africa's fragmented advertising management

    An artificial intelligence-powered platform aims to unify advertising campaign management across multiple channels—including programmatic advertising, conversational commerce, digital out-of-home, connected television, and social media—into a single dashboard, helping advertisers and agencies coordinate campaigns and monitor performance in real time across digital and physical channels.

    29 July 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 28 July

  1. TECNO POVA launches 'Own Your Move' platform and Curve 2 5G

    TECNO POVA has launched its 'Own Your Move' brand platform in Kenya, targeting independent-minded professionals, entrepreneurs, creators, and side-hustlers. The platform accompanies the new TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G smartphone, which offers long-lasting power, connectivity, and speed for users who want to make their own choices rather than follow trends.

    28 July 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 23 July

  1. TikTok removes 884,000 videos in Kenya for guideline violations

    TikTok removed more than 884,000 videos in Kenya during the first quarter of 2026 for violating its Community Guidelines, with 99.7 per cent detected before users reported them. The platform also removed 48,739 accounts suspected of belonging to users under 13 and interrupted 103,847 LIVE rooms for guideline violations.

    23 July 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 22 July

  1. Data Protection Commissioner adopts ISO quality standard amid cyber threats

    Kenya loses at least Sh29 billion annually to cybersecurity threats, according to the Communications Authority of Kenya. The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner has adopted the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System to improve service delivery and strengthen accountability as the digital economy expands.

    22 July 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 21 July

  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 →

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