CA launches digital radio trial in Nairobi
The rollout coincides with World Radio Day 2026 and comes as FM frequencies in major towns near full capacity, limiting room for new stations and causing signal interference. Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has launched Kenya's first Digital Sound Broadcasting (DSB) trial for radio services in Nairobi, marking a significant shift toward digital radio transmission.
- Radio reaches about 98 percent of households in Kenya and supports more than 300 licensed services.
- The trial network in Nairobi, activated by Mast Rental Services in January 2026, currently carries 14 radio stations.
- Digital broadcasting will initially complement, not replace, existing FM services, with the rollout phased over a 12-month trial period.
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