Kenya: Communications Authority Proposes New Cybercafé Licensing Rules

The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has invited Kenyans to share their views on proposed changes which, if implemented, could affect the licensing of internet cafés.

In a notice dated December 23, the authority stated that the proposed changes align with the government’s initiative to provide free public Wi-Fi hotspots in public institutions.

“It is notable that there is also a very large number of entities operating as cybercafés nationwide, which pose regulatory challenges…