NAIROBI, Kenya – The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has given the public 30 days to challenge applications by broadcasters and telecommunications companies seeking licences to operate in the country.
In a notice dated November 6, 2026, the regulator invited individuals, organisations, local authorities and other interested parties to submit written representations or objections against applications made under the Kenya Information and Communications Act.
The broadcasting applications involve five television stations and one radio operator, with a mix of new licence requests and renewals.
Among the television broadcasters seeking renewals are TBN Family Media Limited, which operates Family Television, and Mashariki Television Networks Limited, the company behind Kambanja TV in Meru.
Kenyatta University is also seeking renewal of its Commercial Free-to-Air Television licence for Kenyatta University Television.
Wananchi Group (Kenya) Limited, the operator of Zuku TV, has applied to renew its Subscription Broadcasting Service licence.
Meanwhile, Murray Media Limited has applied for a new Commercial Free-to-Air Television licence for Richie Television, while Japari Communications Limited is seeking a new Commercial Free-to-Air Radio licence for Radio Japari FM in Busia.
Internet and Telecommunications Firms Also on List
Beyond broadcasting, the notice lists companies seeking authorisation to provide internet connectivity, telecommunications infrastructure and courier services.
The applicants include firms seeking Micro Network Service Provider licences, as well as companies applying for Network Facilities Provider licences under different categories.
Among the listed internet service applicants are Sanlink Fibre Networks Limited, Ultralink Broadband Africa Limited, Musyimi Networks Limited, Ikonet Group (East Africa) Limited, Squiroweb Services Limited and Kwiknet Solution Limited.
Other applicants are seeking authorisation to establish or operate telecommunications infrastructure, while courier companies have also submitted applications to provide delivery services.
The regulator said the proposed licences, if approved, would allow the applicants to offer the services specified in their respective applications.
How Kenyans Can Challenge the Applications
CA said the applications could affect members of the public, local authorities, companies and other organisations, hence the invitation for public participation before the licensing process proceeds.
Interested parties have been asked to submit written representations or objections addressed to the Director General of the Communications Authority of Kenya.
Submissions should be sent to the CA Centre along Waiyaki Way, Nairobi, and should clearly indicate the relevant licence category on the envelope.
The Authority also requires a copy of any representation or objection to be forwarded to the applicant concerned.
The 30-day period runs from publication of the notice on November 6, 2026.
The public notice forms part of the regulator’s licensing procedure. According to CA, applications that have been endorsed for consideration are published in the Kenya Gazette to allow interested parties to raise objections before the applications are submitted to the Board for consideration.
The latest notice comes amid recent regulatory action involving more than 20 television stations whose broadcasting licences were targeted for revocation, including several faith-based broadcasters.
