Kenya’s Communications Authority has proposed creating a standalone licence for data centre operations, saying co-location facilities should no longer be regulated under the Network Facilities Provider Tier 2 category. According to Capital FM, the regulator argues that a specific licence would better reflect the distinct role of data centres in Kenya’s digital infrastructure market. The proposal signals a potential shift in telecom and cloud-infrastructure oversight, though the blurb does not provide details on timing, fees, thresholds, or industry reaction.

Kenya's Communications Authority has proposed a new standalone licensing framework targeting businesses that provide co-location data centre services, including attendant support services. According to the Eastleigh Voice, the proposal would create a distinct licence category for such operators, separating them from existing communications service licensing structures. The move reflects growing regulatory attention to the data centre sector as demand for digital infrastructure expands in the region.

TechCabal's daily newsletter covers several technology and business developments across Africa. Kenya plans to introduce licensing requirements for data centre operators. Leila Fourie is set to join the board of Vodacom. The edition also reports that global payout options for Kenyans are shrinking, and examines why South Africa is keeping older television signals operational rather than switching them off. The stories reflect ongoing regulatory and corporate shifts in the continent's tech and telecom sectors, according to TechCabal.

The Kenyan government, through the Communications Authority, has invited members of the public to submit their views on proposed new rules governing the recycling and deactivation of inactive phone numbers. According to Tuko, the consultation seeks input from Kenyans on how dormant lines should be handled, including the process of reassigning such numbers. The move forms part of regulatory efforts to manage the country's telecommunications resources more effectively.

Kenya is seeking to establish itself as a leading digital infrastructure and investment hub in Africa, with the government prioritising fibre connectivity, data centres, cloud computing and artificial intelligence to attract global investment and accelerate economic growth. According to the Kenya News Agency, Broadcasting and Telecommunications Principal Secretary Stephen Isaboke said digital infrastructure had become critical national infrastructure, comparable to roads and water, underscoring its importance to the country's development agenda.

The Ministry of Interior in Kenya has announced a Ksh4 billion plan to establish a National Cybersecurity Agency (NCSA) following approval from Parliament. This agency will function as an autonomous body to coordinate national cybersecurity initiatives and protect the country's digital infrastructure, addressing the increasing cyber threats faced by Kenya. The establishment of the NCSA is seen as a significant step in securing Kenya's expanding digital ecosystem.