Standard Group fights KTN News & Spice FM shutdown order, citing KES 1.2B unpaid GOK debt

Standard Group is fighting the CA’s move to shut down KTN News, Spice FM and four other stations, blaming the dispute on a KES 1.2 billion unpaid government debt...

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The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has received approval to revoke the broadcasting licenses of six Standard Media Group stations, including KTN News and Spice FM, over alleged unpaid regulatory debts.

Standard Group owes KES 48.87 million in license fees and Universal Service Fund levies.
Standard Group is fighting the order, claiming the government owes them over KES 1.2 billion in unpaid advertising.
The media house has filed a notice of appeal to preserve the status quo pending their legal challenge.

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