The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has moved to revoke the broadcasting licences of 22 television stations, giving the affected broadcasters seven days before the decision takes effect.
In a Gazette Notice published on Friday, October 9, 2026, the regulator announced that the licences would be revoked within seven days of publication, effectively ending the stations’ authorisation to operate under the affected permits.
The move places the 22 television stations on notice as the authority takes steps to withdraw their broadcasting licences.
The decision could have implications for the affected broadcasters, including their ability to continue providing television services once the revocation takes effect.
However, the notice, as described, does not identify the 22 stations or specify the reasons behind the planned revocation.
The development comes as the Communications Authority continues to oversee Kenya’s broadcasting sector and enforce regulatory requirements governing television services.
Further details, including the names of the affected stations and whether the broadcasters have an opportunity to address the regulator’s concerns before the deadline, remain to be established.
The seven-day notice period now gives the affected broadcasters a limited window before the announced revocation takes effect.
