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  1. The National Assembly in Kenya is considering a bill sponsored by Baya, specifically the Access to Information Bill.

Telkom warns Kenyan Parliament that new usage-based billing rules could raise costs

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What happened

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Telkom Kenya, a Nairobi telecom operator, presented concerns to the National Assembly regarding proposed telecom billing rules. The bill, the Kenya Information and Communications (Amendment) Bill, 2025, requires internet service providers to use a meter billing system that bills by consumption. Telkom's chief executive stated that this plan could raise costs, expose customer data, and slow broadband growth.

From riotimesonline.com

Why it matters

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The proposed legislation fundamentally changes how internet services are sold in Kenya. It mandates that providers send detailed billing and meter data to the Communications Authority of Kenya. This regulatory change affects all internet service providers in Kenya if the bill becomes law.

The National Assembly in Kenya is currently considering the Access to Information Bill, which is sponsored by Marianne Kitany.

From riotimesonline.com

Who's involved

  • TelkomNairobi telecom operator presenting concerns to Parliament
  • KenyaThe country where the proposed telecom law applies
  • parliamentThe legislative body considering the proposed changes to telecom law
  • Communications Authority of KenyaThe telecom regulator that would receive billing details under the proposed bill

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • TelkomSpeculative

    Telkom might face increased operational costs and complexity due to new metering and reporting requirements.

  • SafaricomSpeculative

    Safaricom could face new compliance costs imposed by the metering and reporting requirements.

How it developed

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  1. Telkom urged Parliament to reconsider internet metering regulations on November 11, 2026.Sub-event
  2. Telkom lobbied the Kenyan National Assembly over telecom billing reporting rules.1 source

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