ICT Authority of Kenya calls for public feedback on draft fibre optic and public Wi-Fi standards
The ICT Authority called on citizens, experts, and stakeholders to submit feedback on proposed national guidelines for fibre optic networks and public Wi-Fi deployment.
The Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Authority of Kenya has launched a public consultation on two key draft standards aimed at shaping the future of internet infrastructure and expanding digital access nationwide.
In a notice issued on Wednesday, 2nd July, the ICT Authority called on citizens, experts, and stakeholders to submit feedback on proposed national guidelines for fibre optic networks and public Wi-Fi deployment.
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The first of the two documents, titled "Fibre Optic-Backbone, Metro and Last Mile Infrastructure (ICTA 2.2.004:2025)", lays out technical and structural requirements for how internet connectivity should be rolled out from national backbone systems to neighbourhood-level last-mile networks.
The second, "Public Wi-Fi Standard (ICTA 2.1.005:2025)", outlines how shared internet zones should be planned, secured, and maintained in public spaces like parks, transport terminals, schools, and government offices.
National framework
According to the ICT Authority, these standards will provide a national framework to guide service providers, developers, and government agencies as they expand Kenya’s digital infrastructure.
The aim is to ensure that all new deployments, whether private or public, adhere to consistent, high-quality, and secure practices.
“These standards are not just technical documents, they are blueprints for a more inclusive and digitally connected Kenya,” the Authority said in its announcement.
“We are asking the public and all stakeholders to participate meaningfully in this process, so that these standards reflect the needs of all Kenyans.”
The drafts are available for download at the ICT Authority’s website, [www.icta.go.ke](https://www.icta.go.ke), and the deadline for feedback submissions is noon on 14th July 2025.
Contributions can be sent via email to [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]), or delivered in hard copy to the ICT Authority offices at Telposta Towers, 12th Floor, Kenyatta Avenue, Nairobi.
The Eastleigh Voice has contacted the ICT Authority to inquire whether any public forums or stakeholder meetings will be held before the 14th July deadline to gather in-person feedback; a response is still pending.
Broadband services
While urban centres in Kenya enjoy relatively stable broadband services, rural and informal areas still struggle with patchy coverage and unreliable infrastructure.
The two standards, once finalised, are expected to offer a harmonised approach to solving these disparities.
The Public Wi-Fi Standard, in particular, is expected to play a transformative role in expanding connectivity to underserved communities.
By setting requirements for bandwidth, security, uptime, and location planning, the draft seeks to ensure the public internet is not only widely available but also safe and dependable.
We will be watching closely to see whether the proposed measures are implemented in the first place. The announcement is one thing, but actual follow-through is what truly matters.
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