The Kenyan government, through the ICT Authority, has proposed sweeping changes to the country’s internet infrastructure and usage standards in an effort to boost connectivity and accessibility nationwide.
The proposed reforms are contained in the Kenya Information and Communications (Amendment) Bill, 2025, and would affect both internet users and service providers.
Among the key changes is a shift from unlimited data plans to metered billing, where users will be charged based on how much data they consume—moving away from the current flat-rate model.
In addition, the bill outlines new obligations for service providers, including the collection and storage of detailed user information such as full names, ID numbers, and physical addresses. Providers will also be required to submit annual billing system reports to the Communications Authority of Kenya.
Each internet user will be issued a unique meter number to track data usage and generate invoices.
The proposed legislation also introduces standardized guidelines for the design, deployment, and maintenance of fibre optic infrastructure. These rules will apply to all entities involved in installing and managing backbone and last-mile fibre optic networks within Kenya.
This comes after Nairobi’s County Revenue Chief Officer, Tiras Njoroge, in February 2025, called on internet firms to pay all wayleave fees in full and ensure proper approval of fibre installations on county road reserves.
The ICT Authority has now invited public feedback on the proposed standards, with details of the draft published in the MyGov edition of Tuesday, July 1.
“In accordance with the Constitution, the ICT Authority invites members of the public to submit any comments they may have on the draft standards,” read part of the official notice.
Kenyans have until July 14, 2025, to send in their input via email or the postal address listed on the ICTA website.
