Communication Authority of Kenya
The Communication Authority of Kenya regulates telecommunications, broadcasting, and cyber security, and manages the national frequency spectrum.
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Android 16’s “Fake Cell Tower” Alerts Could Be a Gamechanger in Fight Against State Surveillance
Insights At a Glance: Android 16 is adding a new privacy feature that warns users when their phones connect to…
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Kenya Buys Tools to Watch Your Every Click on The Internet, Sparks Fears of Mass Surveillance
Insights At a Glance: The Kenyan government floated a tender on June 17, 2025, to acquire powerful internet firewalls and…
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Is Your TV Ready? Here Are The Must-Have Set Top Box Hardware Features for Kenya’s New DVB-T2 Upgrades
Insights At a Glance: All new DVB-T2 receivers must meet minimum hardware specs, including 300MHz CPUs, 256MB RAM, and HDMI…
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Kenya’s New TV Standards Will Change How You Find, Organize, and Explore Channels
Insights At a Glance: Channel numbers will be standardized nationwide, ending messy, inconsistent lineups. Viewers can select their region to…
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Kenya’s New TV Rules Go Into Effect on 1st July, 2025: Here Are 5 Major Improvements You’ll Notice Immediately
Insights At a Glance: With the CA’s new TV upgrades from July 1, full HD becomes the new standard, with…
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Kenya’s Digital Surveillance Controversy: Safaricom, CA Deny Role in Albert Ojwang Case
Safaricom and CA deny involvement in Albert Ojwang's tracking death, contradicting police surveillance claims amid Kenya's declining internet freedoms.
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Inside The CA’s KES 29 Billion Strategy to Bridge Digital Divide in Underserved Communities
A few months ago, something unexpected happened in my rural backyard: a brand-new cellular booster tower quietly rose from the…
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Facebook, WhatsApp, and TikTok Top the List of Most Popular Social Media Platforms in Kenya
According to the CA’s latest Audience Measurement and Industry Trends report for Q3 2024/25 (January-March 2025), Facebook and WhatsApp remain…
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CA Report: Nairobi (77%) and North Eastern (80%) Lead in Internet Accessibility, Western and South Nyanza came in last
A sharp digital divide remains in Kenya, with access to the internet significantly influenced by location and socioeconomic status, the…
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Smartphones Dominate Internet Access in Kenya, CA Report Confirms
Smartphones have cemented their place as Kenya’s most critical digital tool, according to the latest audience measurement report by the…
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Call for Entries: 2025 Connected ICT Innovation Awards Open to African Tech Trailblazers
Connected ICT Innovation Awards 2025 invites African tech innovators to apply by May 2 for recognition at Connected Africa Summit.
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Africa’s Youth Spearhead AI Revolution at ATU Innovation Challenge
Young African innovators won the ATU Africa Innovation Challenge in Nairobi for AI solutions addressing key continental challenges, receiving training…
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Hayo Secures Key Licences from the Communications Authority of Kenya, Eyes Major Role in Kenya’s Digital Growth
Hayo obtains Communication Authority of Kenya licences to offer digital services in Kenya, aiming to accelerate growth in the country’s…
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Telegram Blocked Again in Kenya Amid KCSE Exams
Telegram blocked in Kenya during KCSE exams on Safaricom; lack of transparency raises concerns over digital rights, censorship, and accountability.
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Kenya’s New Mobile Phone Tax Compliance Rules Raise Privacy and Cost Concerns
Kenya's new IMEI registration rules raise privacy, cost, and practicality concerns, impacting consumers, businesses, and tourists; implementation challenges remain.
