The Kenyan government, through the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Authority, has proposed changes to the nation's Wi-Fi and fibre optic standards in a bid to improve internet connectivity and accessibility across the country.
The proposed amendments are enshrined within the Kenya Information and Communications (Amendment) Bill, 2025, and carry implications for internet users and service providers alike. Among the most impactful changes are a shift towards metered billing for internet services, the standardization of fibre optic infrastructure deployment, and the introduction of new requirements for data collection.
The bill proposes unlimited internet packages to a metered billing system where customers will be charged based on their data consumption, from the current flat rate.
An image of a person unable to access the internet through a phone and a laptop Photo Kenyans.co.ke In the proposed changes, the internet providers would be required to collect and store detailed user information, such as full names, ID numbers, and addresses, and to submit annual billing system reports to the Communications Authority of Kenya.
