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March 28, 2026
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The Standard Responds to Govt Over Shutdown Plans

The Standard Responds to Govt Over Shutdown Plans

The response comes hours after CA announced plans to shut down six broadcasting licences belonging to the Standard due to arrears totalling Ksh48.9 million...

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The Standard Media Group is preparing to sue the government after the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) threatened to revoke six of its broadcasting licences. The media house argues the CA's actions are an attempt to silence dissent, particularly in light of a substantial debt owed to them by the government.

  • Ksh 1.2 billion owed to The Standard Group by the government for advertising.
  • The Standard Media Group and the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) are the key organizations involved.
  • The dispute centres on alleged unpaid license fees of Ksh 48.9 million by The Standard Group, which the media house disputes, citing the government's debt.

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