NAIROBI, Kenya – Forty-two television stations risk losing their broadcasting licences within a week after the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) moved to revoke them over violations of the Kenya Information and Communications Act (Cap. 411).
In a gazette notice dated September 12, 2025, CA Director General David Mugonyi said the licences would be revoked within seven days, targeting broadcasters found to be in breach of regulatory requirements.
“Revocation of licences notice is given pursuant to the provisions of the Kenya Information and Communications Act (Cap. 411), that the Communications Authority of Kenya shall revoke the postal licences of the following service providers within seven (7) days from the date of this Gazette Notice,” the notice stated.
The affected broadcasters include Apple Truth Television Network, Metropol TV, Corporate Media TV, DG TV, Doxa TV, Dunamis KTV, Masai TV, Ezra Christian TV, Fanaka TV, Faith Estate TV, Talent TV, Champion TV, ILM TV, NAI TV, The Mirror Television, Ziwa TV, Kingdom Ambassadors TV, Uboro TV, Kokwo Television, Bulsho TV, Manifestation TV, Mount Kenya TV and Pillar TV.
Others are Tourism and Wildlife TV (Safari Channel), Ongatet Television Network, Mbugi TV, Safina Television, Shakaal Television, Sugan TV, Tama TV, Sawa Television, The Word Music TV, Soko TV, Thjiwe TV, Tem TV, Ukweli TV Kenya, Value TV, Wananchi TV, 009 TV, Ability TV, Ace TV, and Superflex Television.
The regulator said that once the revocation takes effect, the affected broadcasters will no longer be authorised to operate, and any resources held under their licences will automatically revert to the Authority.
“Upon revocation of the licences, the licensees shall not be authorised to operate and provide the services,” the CA warned.
The crackdown comes amid heightened scrutiny of Kenya’s broadcast sector.
On May 5, 2025, the Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) flagged 23 television stations for flouting betting advertisement rules.
Despite a suspension, some outlets reportedly continued to run unauthorised betting promotions.
The latest move underscores regulators’ growing pressure on broadcasters to comply with sector laws, or risk being permanently shut down.
