Ruto Government Goes After Gideon Moi, Threatens To Shut Down All His TV, Radio Stations Over Shs 48.8M

The Standard Media Group has suffered a major setback after the Communications and Multimedia Appeals Tribunal upheld a decision allowing the Communications Authority of Kenya to revoke six of its broadcasting licences. 

The ruling followed the dismissal of an appeal by the media house concerning unpaid regulatory fees amounting to KSh 48.8 million.

The affected outlets include Vybez Radio, Berur FM, Radio Maisha, Spice FM, KTN Burudani, and KTN News. 

The tribunal confirmed that the regulator acted lawfully, stating the revocation aligned with the Kenya Information and Communications Act.

According to the authority, the media group had repeatedly failed to meet its financial obligations, including annual licence fees and the Universal Service Fund Levy, despite being granted multiple extensions over several years. 

The tribunal noted that the obligations were clear and non-negotiable, and that the regulator had provided sufficient opportunity for compliance.

The development deals a significant blow to the media house linked to Gideon Moi, raising concerns about its broadcasting operations and financial stability.