42 TV STATIONS FACE LICENCE REVOCATION OVER REGULATORY BREACHES

A total of 42 television stations in Kenya are set to lose their broadcasting licences within seven days after the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) moved to revoke them for violating the Kenya Information and Communications Act (Cap. 411). CA Director General David Mugonyi confirmed that the revocations, outlined in a gazette notice dated September 12, 2025, will take effect within a week. The crackdown targets broadcasters found to have breached regulatory requirements.

“Revocation of licences notice is given pursuant to 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 read.

The broadcasters set to lose their licences 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 on the list 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.

Once the revocations take effect, the Authority said the affected broadcasters will be barred from operating, and any resources held under their licences will automatically revert to the regulator.

The move comes amid increasing regulatory scrutiny of the media sector. Earlier this year, on May 5, 2025, the Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) flagged 23 television stations for violating betting advertisement rules. BCLB Director Peter Mbugi noted that despite a suspension, several broadcasters continued airing betting content with payment prompts.