The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has given a seven day notice to revoke licences for 42 television stations, per a Kenya Gazette notice dated August 22 and published on September 12, 2025.
Once revoked, the stations must stop operating and resources under those licences revert to the regulator.
Who is on the list?
Names flagged in the notice include Metropol TV, Corporate Media TV, Mount Kenya TV, Safina Television, Sawa Television, Wananchi TV, and more. Local outlets put the total at 42 stations.
Why it matters:
The notice says revocation takes effect seven days from publication and that affected operators will no longer be authorized to provide services once the window lapses. It bears the signature of Director Generawatch: Expectnyi.
What to watch:
Expect pushback from media owners and possible last-minute compliance filings to avoid being switched off. Industry groups are likely to weigh in on jobs, regional coverage, and media diversity. Early coverage and summaries are rolling across Kenyan outlets.
Once revoked, the stations must stop operating and resources under those licences revert to the regulator.
Who is on the list?
Names flagged in the notice include Metropol TV, Corporate Media TV, Mount Kenya TV, Safina Television, Sawa Television, Wananchi TV, and more. Local outlets put the total at 42 stations.
Why it matters:
- This is a major enforcement step under the Kenya Information and Communications Act, a sign that the regulator is tightening compliance across broadcasting.
- CA has been escalating actions. Earlier compliance reports show dozens of stations previously warned or revoked for missed obligations, so Friday’s list fits a longer clampdown pattern.
The notice says revocation takes effect seven days from publication and that affected operators will no longer be authorized to provide services once the window lapses. It bears the signature of Director Generawatch: Expectnyi.
What to watch:
Expect pushback from media owners and possible last-minute compliance filings to avoid being switched off. Industry groups are likely to weigh in on jobs, regional coverage, and media diversity. Early coverage and summaries are rolling across Kenyan outlets.