CA Director-General David Mugonyi Stories

Communications Authority denies censorship claims, defends live protest coverage ban as lawful
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 02, 2025

CA boss Mugonyi accused broadcasters of failing to activate profanity delay mechanisms, which led to the live airing of unfiltered, graphic and inflam...

How artificial intelligence deepfakes, disinformation could shape Kenya’s 2027 elections
Barack Oduor  |  Jun 30, 2025

Deepfakes, cheap fakes, and fake news are increasingly being used as easily and cheaply produced tools of deception, leaving vulnerable citizens shock...

Communications Authority bows to pressure, lifts ban on live protest coverage after court suspends directive
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 26, 2025

The reversal came after strong criticism from civil groups, including LSK, Katiba Institute, KCHR, MCK, and the Kenya Union of Journalists.

Gov't orders TV, radio stations to stop live broadcasting of ongoing countrywide protests
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 25, 2025

The authority referenced Article 33(2) and Article 34(1) of the Constitution, as well as Section 46I of the Kenya Information and Communications Act,...

Kenya ranked Africa’s top ICT regulator, 20th globally in ITU report
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jun 05, 2025

The ITU, which is the UN’s specialised agency for information and communication technologies, ranked Kenya 20th globally out of 194 countries assessed...

State threatens to revoke Standard Group licenses over Sh48m regulatory fees
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 15, 2025

In a further twist, Standard Group revealed that while the government is demanding Sh48 million in licence fees, it owes the company Sh1.2 billion in...

Communications Authority calls for public input on overhaul of telecoms licensing framework
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 24, 2024

The Unified Licensing Framework, last updated in 2014, has served as the foundation for regulating telecommunications, e-commerce, cyber security, bro...

Communications Authority defends IMEI registration, denies claims of transaction spying
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 07, 2024

"We aim to ensure that only the right products are in the country and that tax compliance is observed. KRA will not have access to personal data," the...

Kenya to continue experiencing slow internet speeds - Communications Authority
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 13, 2024

Internet observatory Netblocks said the distruption in East Africa was linked to failures affecting the SEACOM and EASSy subsea cable systems.

Communications Authority puts illegal courier service operators on notice
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 23, 2024

Offenders face fines of up to Sh300,000, imprisonment for a maximum of one year, or both.

David Mugonyi appointed new Director-General of Communications Authority of Kenya
Dennis Tarus  |  Dec 20, 2023

Until his appointment, Mugonyi served as the Head of the Presidential Communication Service.

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