Telecommunication operators and internet service providers (ISPs) in Kenya could soon be required to share critical infrastructure such as masts, fibre-optic cables, and towers under new draft ICT regulations.
The Ministry of ICT and the Digital Economy has proposed the Kenya Information and Communications (Infrastructure Sharing) Regulations, 2025, which aim to eliminate duplication of installations and reduce the cost of rolling out networks.
According to the draft notice, the rules will compel service providers to open up access to existing infrastructure, including base stations, ducts, poles, and data centres, to rival operators on fair and non-discriminatory terms.
The government argues this will encourage efficiency and promote wider access to affordable communication services.
