The Communications and Multimedia Appeals Tribunal has granted the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) the go-ahead to revoke six broadcasting licences held by Standard Media Group PLC over unpaid arrears amounting to over Ksh48 million. “In a ruling delivered today, the tribunal dismissed an appeal by The Standard Media Group PLC, asserting that the impending revocation was lawful, valid, and in accordance with the Kenya Information and Communications Act (KICA),” the statement read. The six affected licences include Vybez Radio, Berur FM, Radio Maisha, Spice FM, KTN Burudani, and KTN News. “The licences require annual remittance of fees and levies, conditions which the Standard Media Group failed to meet despite several extensions and concessions by the Authority,” the statement further read. Following the expiry of the revocation notices, the authority moved to formalize the process through official publication.

Source: Standard Digital March 27, 2026 16:58 UTC