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Thu, July 25th 2013, 12:07 · Nick Sato

Kenya government says they never had a deal with COFEK

The government and the Communication Commission of Kenya (CCK) have denied ever entering an agreement with the Consumer Federation of Kenya (COFEK) which would give them them the position of chair on the Digital Television Committee. → Read more
Tue, July 23rd 2013, 07:25 · Nick Sato

COFEK withdraws from Kenya’s digital migration committee

Kenya’s digital migration has had another setback after the Consumer Federation of Kenya (COFEK) withdrew from the government-led Digital Television Committee. → Read more
Wed, July 3rd 2013, 13:14 · Kamau Mbote

COFEK drums up support against VAT bill via social media

The Consumers Federation of Kenya (COFEK) has intensified its opposition to the VAT bill, which was presented by the government to parliament yesterday (Tuesday), on social media, warning MPs of the consequences should they pass it. → Read more
Fri, June 21st 2013, 13:47 · Kamau Mbote

COFEK withdraws digital migration case

The Consumers Federation of Kenya has withdrawn its case against the government, meaning the digital migration process can now proceed. → Read more
Wed, April 10th 2013, 08:32 · Kamau Mbote

StarTimes admits poor services, COFEK threatens litigation

Digital television distributor StarTimes has received numerous complaints over its failure to provide 24-hour service, with broadcasts switched off at night in various parts of Kenya. → Read more
Mon, February 25th 2013, 09:47 · Kamau Mbote

CCK and COFEK clash over board representation

Kenya’s consumer advocacy group the Consumers Federation of Kenya (COFEK) has said it will not relent on a case it has filed challenging the constitution of members on the Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK) board. → Read more
Thu, February 21st 2013, 10:03 · Kamau Mbote

CCK and COFEK get more time to agree on analogue TV signal switch-off

The Consumers Federation of Kenya (COFEK), Kenya’s consumer lobby group, and the Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK) have been given an extra month, until March 13, to conclude negotiations on the start of analogue television signal switch-off in Kenya. → Read more
Fri, February 15th 2013, 13:14 · Kamau Mbote

COFEK takes fight to Ndemo on social media

Kenya’s consumer advocacy group the Consumers Federation of Kenya (COFEK) has turned the tables on information ministry permanent secretary Dr Bitange Ndemo, criticising him on social media. → Read more
Fri, February 15th 2013, 09:51 · Elly Okutoyi

COFEK to have a representative on CCK board

After a long tussle between the Kenyan government and the Consumers Federation of Kenya (COFEK) on matters regarding digital TV broadcasting migration, the government has bowed to the pressure to have a consumer representative on the Communications Commission of Kenya’s (CCK’s) board. → Read more
Tue, February 12th 2013, 09:17 · Elly Okutoyi

Pay TV could herald end of free-to-air television, warns Cofek

Kenya’s consumer advocacy group the Consumers Confederation of Kenya (Cofek) has warned that, with the high influx of pay TV service providers in the country, free-to-air (FTA) channels could soon be outdated. → Read more
Fri, January 4th 2013, 08:14 · Kamau Mbote

COFEK says prosecution of unregistered SIM card users unwarranted

The Consumers Federation of Kenya (COFEK) has condemned a decision by the government to prosecute unregistered SIM card holders, saying the focus should be on the network providers switching them off. → Read more
Mon, June 30th 2014, 10:30 · Susan Mwenesi

Share premium content or quit Kenya, CAK tells ‘greedy’ broadcasters

The Communications Authority of Kenya (CAK) has warned ‘greedy’ broadcasters who do not want to share premium content with others on the digital platform, thereby inconveniencing viewers and frustrating fellow broadcasters. → Read more
Tue, June 24th 2014, 16:30 · Gabriella Mulligan

Equity Bank hopes MVNO launch will simplify mobile banking

Kenya’s Equity Bank hopes the launch of its mobile virtual network will remove confusion from the country’s mobile financial services sector, and aims to have all consumers using two SIM cards on their mobile. → Read more
Tue, June 17th 2014, 15:30 · Chris Udemans

StarTimes denies hijacking KBC World Cup broadcasts

Pay-TV provider StarTimes has defended its move to air the FIFA World Cup amidst accusations it hijacked the signal of the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC), which has rights to televise the sporting event. → Read more
Mon, June 16th 2014, 11:00 · Agatha Nduku

KBC obtains order stopping rival World Cup broadcasts

The Kenyan Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) has obtained a court order stopping other providers from broadcasting World Cup matches. → Read more
Tue, April 29th 2014, 14:00 · Tom Jackson

CAK selection panel denies tribal bias

The panel responsible for selecting candidates for the role of chairperson of the newly formed Communication Authority of Kenya (CAK) has denied allegations it made choices based on tribal and gender bias. → Read more
Mon, March 31st 2014, 10:30 · Susan Mwenesi

Kenyan court awards media houses digital licences, migration set for September

The Kenyan Court of Appeal has ruled in favour of Standard Group, Nation Media Group and Royal Media Services, awarding the media houses digital licences and setting a new deadline for digital migration of September 30. → Read more
Wed, March 12th 2014, 16:30 · Abdirizaq Hussein

Most Kenyans not ready for digital migration – survey

Seventy-one per cent of Kenyans have yet to purchase the set-top boxes necessary for digital migration, according to a survey by Ipsos Synovate, though awareness of the process is high. → Read more
Mon, January 6th 2014, 14:40 · Nick Sato

Kenyan analogue switch-off postponed pending appeal

The Kenyan Court of Appeal has ordered the Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK) to switch back on analogue broadcasting signal pending an appeal by media houses, with the transition to digital broadcasting in and around Nairobi now postponed until February 6. → Read more
Tue, December 31st 2013, 08:00 · HumanIPO

African Tech Villain of the Year

Rising cybercrime and the increasing number of credit card fraud cases make the technology industry appealing for undesirables, but governments and companies also have the ability to let the electorate or their customers down. HumanIPO reporters pick out their top baddies. → Read more