Topic: CA
Safaricom protests against satellite internet firms as Starlink threatens dominance
Aug 26, 2024 at 02:33 PM
Kenya's dominant telecommunications provider Safaricom is urging the Communications Authority (CA) to consider a new regulatory framework for satellite internet providers operating...
Media, finance dominate Kenya's ad spend as gambling industry fades
Aug 06, 2024 at 12:15 PM
A new report by the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has unveiled a stark shift in Kenya’s advertising landscape, with media and financial services emerging as the dominant...
CA gives key sectors 6-month ultimatum to register Kenyan '.ke' domain names
Aug 06, 2024 at 11:10 AM
Kenya's telecommunications, security firms, and other critical infrastructure providers have been given six months to register their web addresses under the country's domain name e...
Meta's Facebook and WhatsApp soar as Kenya’s top social media titans
Jul 26, 2024 at 08:35 PM
In the ever-evolving world of social media, Kenyans are showing a clear preference for Facebook and WhatsApp, according to the latest Audience Measurement and Industry Trends repor...
Local firms face more malware, mobile threats despite fall in overall cyberattacks
Jun 27, 2024 at 06:09 PM
Kenyan companies have experienced a welcome decline in overall cyberattacks in the first quarter of 2024, according to a new report by the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA)....
Airtel Money cash-out code removal triggers mobile money subscription surge
Jun 25, 2024 at 03:04 PM
The number of mobile money subscribers in Kenya has witnessed a significant rebound in the first quarter of 2024, reversing a year-long trend of decline....
CA cracks down on e-commerce firms, matatus offering courier services illegally
Apr 26, 2024 at 08:17 AM
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has issued a stern warning to unauthorized matatus and e-commerce firms providing courier services, citing penalties of up to Sh300,000 a...
Ezra Chiloba cleared of wrongdoing by EACC in CA staff mortgage scheme scam
Apr 11, 2024 at 04:43 PM
Following an investigation into allegations of irregularities surrounding the management of the Staff Mortgage Scheme at the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA), the Ethics and ...
Kenya witnesses 3.1 per cent dip in mobile money subscriptions, CA reports
Mar 15, 2024 at 12:00 PM
In a recent report by the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA), a notable decline of 3.1 per cent in mobile money subscriptions has been disclosed....
Kenya launches Digital Superhighway project, 17,000 Govt services online
Feb 12, 2024 at 04:51 PM
Kenya has taken a significant leap towards digital transformation with the launch of the Digital Superhighway Project, allowing citizens access to nearly 17,000 government services...
Kenya witnesses alarming 943 per cent surge in cyber threats, prompting urgent action
Feb 09, 2024 at 12:26 PM
Kenyan cyberspace is experiencing an unprecedented onslaught, with a staggering 943 per cent increase in cyber threats detected in the last quarter of 2023....
DCI cautions Kenyans against 'make money sitting at home' crypto scam
Feb 08, 2024 at 02:30 PM
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) issued a public advisory regarding a widespread online cryptocurrency scam targeting Kenyans....
CA imposes heavy penalties on Airtel, Telkom Kenya for poor quality of service
Jan 19, 2024 at 02:49 PM
Airtel and Telkom Kenya, two of Kenya's biggest mobile phone operators, are facing a stern reprimand from the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) for failing to meet basic quali...
Data related issues lead in consumer complaints to CA amid slack resolution
Jan 16, 2024 at 12:00 PM
A report by the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) sheds light on a concerning trend in the resolution of consumer complaints, with data-related issues taking centre stage....
2023 Telegram blackout caused Sh4.2 billion impact on Kenya’s economy
Jan 12, 2024 at 12:37 PM
The November 2023 hiatus of the Telegram messaging platform dealt a severe blow to Kenya's economy, with an estimated loss of $27.02 million (Sh4.2 billion), as unveiled by calcula...
Airtel Kenya challenges CAK's jurisdiction over distributor complaints in legal battle
Dec 19, 2023 at 04:39 PM
Airtel Kenya, a prominent mobile phone operator, has taken legal action to block the Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) from investigating complaints made by four distributors—...
Kenya's 5G adoption has grown by 13.3 per cent, CA says amid tech evolution
Dec 18, 2023 at 02:47 PM
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has reported a notable 13.3 per cent surge in mobile data subscribers embracing the super-fast fifth-generation (5G) network during the t...
Kenyans to benefit from lower calling rates following regulator's intervention
Nov 17, 2023 at 11:34 PM
Consumers in Kenya will soon enjoy lower calling rates following a decision by the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) to reduce Mobile Termination Rates (MTRs) and Fixed Termin...
Ezra Chiloba resigns amid suspension over CA mortgage scheme saga
Oct 19, 2023 at 05:07 PM
The Director General of the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA), Mr. Ezra Chiloba, has tendered his resignation, marking the end of his two-year tenure in the organization....
Why CA is seeking dismissal of a lawsuit that challenges its SIM card registration
Sep 28, 2023 at 01:33 PM
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has taken a firm stance against a class action lawsuit aimed at challenging the SIM card registration process, asserting that the matter ...