The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has mandated a new KES 250,000 Communications Equipment Distributor (CED) licence for businesses importing or distributing communication equipment in Kenya, effective immediately.

• The initial licence fee is KES 250,000, with annual operating fees based on turnover.
• The directive impacts existing and new businesses, including those importing phones and routers.
• The CA cites the prevalence of counterfeit and unsafe devices as the reason for this enforcement.