The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has introduced new safeguards that could change how mobile operators deactivate and recycle unused numbers amid growing concerns over subscriber privacy. The regulator has issued draft procedures and technical safeguards for deactivating and recycling idle mobile numbers. The measures aim to ensure the efficient use of Kenya’s numbering resources
Safaricom PLC will operate in Kenya for 25 years more after the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) granted the operator an extended operating licence, pushing the company’s licence fees up by Ksh 1.7 billion. The telco incurred Ksh 16.38 billion in direct licence fee costs during the year ended March 2026 from Ksh 14.66 billion
The Standard Group PLC has issued a response after the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) moved to shut down KTN, Radio Maisha, and four other stations over Ksh 48.87 million in outstanding broadcasting licence fees. The decision by CA followed a ruling by the Communications and Multimedia Appeals Tribunal, which gave the regulator a go-ahead
