The Communications and Multimedia Appeals Tribunal has ruled in favour of the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA), allowing the revocation of six broadcasting licences held by Standard Media Group PLC due to outstanding fees. The tribunal dismissed the media house's appeal, affirming the CA's planned action.

• Sh48.87 million in unpaid licence fees and Universal Service Fund levies are owed.
• The affected licences include Vybez Radio, Berur FM, Radio Maisha, Spice FM, KTN Burudani, and KTN News.
• The tribunal stated that regulatory obligations are clear and non-negotiable, with Standard Media Group having received multiple notices and extensions.