Kenya
31-11-2025
Communications Authority of Kenya Amends LoA Requirements
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Communications Authority of Kenya Amends LoA Requirements – KENYA
Category: Kenya
Change in Directorate and Strengthened LoA Provisions – KENYA
Kenya
31-10-2025
Change in Directorate and Strengthened LoA Provisions
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has appointed Charles Kamau Karondo as its new Director General, effective August 2025. This leadership change underscores the Authority’s commitment to strengthening regulatory oversight, governance, and transparency within Kenya’s telecommunications sector.
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UPDATED GUIDELINES FOR SHORT RANGE DEVICES – KENYA
Kenya
01-09-2022
UPDATED GUIDELINES FOR SHORT RANGE DEVICES
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CAK) has published Guidelines on the Use of Radiofrequency Spectrum by Short Range Devices.
The updated guidelines include:
- The addition of Ultra-wide bands in the frequencies 3100 – 4800 MHz and 6000 – 9000 MHz.
- Allocating spectrum for Wi-Fi 6E equipment in the frequency bands 5925-6425 MHz
Updated RF Spectrum Guidelines for SRDs – KENYA
Kenya
28-07-2022
Updated RF Spectrum Guidelines for SRDs
The Communication Authority of Kenya has recently renewd its guideleines concerning usage of rediofrequency spectrum for short range devices. The amended paper includes information on allocating spectrum for Wi-Fi 6E equipment in the following bands:
| Frequency Bands | Power/Magnetic Field | Spectrum Access and Mitigation | Relevent Standard | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5925 – 6425 MHz | 23 dBm (200 mW) mean EIRP. Mean EIRP density for inband emissions – 10 dBm/MHz | An adequate spectrum sharing mechanism shall be implemented for channel access and occupation | ATU Recommendation on 6 GHz. | Restricted to Low Power Indoor (LPI) use only Outdoor use (including in road vehicles) is not permitted. |
| 5925 – 6425 MHz | 14 dBm (25 mW) EIRP | Mean EIRP density for inband emissions 1 dBm/MHz. An adequate spectrum sharing mechanism shall be implemented for channel access and occupation. | Very Low Power (VLP) Indoor and outdoor use. Use of drones is prohibited. Very Low Power (VLP) device is a portable device. |
Stop issuing provisional Certificate – KENYA
Kenya
15-08-2021
Stop issuing provisional Certificate
Communications Authority of Kenya (CAK) has stopped issuing Provisional Type Approval certificates and will now only issue final Type Approval certificates. Previously the applicant received a provisional certificate for 6 month before getting permanent certificate Now the applicant will receive directly the permanent certificate. About the provisional certificate already issued, we shall follow the old process until they are eliminated.
SRDs Exempt From Type Approval – KENYA
Kenya
25-09-2016
SRDs Exempt From Type Approval
Kenya’s Communications Authority recently introduced a new regulation on the use of Short Range Devices (SRDs). Accordingly, SRDs operating in the permitted frequency bands are now exempt from Type Approval and may be freely imported and sold in Kenya.
The new exemption includes, among other, SRDs operating at 13.56 MHz, 433-435 MHz, 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands such as NFC tag / card readers, keyless vehicle entry systems, WiFi devices, etc. SRDs must however comply with the maximum permitted output powers as specified for each band; this currently follows the EU regulations
