The Standard Media Group has vowed to sue the government over plans by the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) to revoke six of its broadcasting licences, maintaining that the matter is far from over. We have to go by at this point is that CA's statement we must categorically state that the matter is far from concluded," the media house stated. The Standard Group, however, disputed these allegations, arguing that the situation is more complex and that the government itself owes it over Ksh1.2 billion for advertising. The remedy is simple: Pay what you owe The Standard Group, and we will pay what we owe the CA," the media house reiterated. "This coordinated assault on our licences sends a chilling message: That the Government will use its regulatory power to silence any media house that refuses to bend the knee," the Standard Media said.

Source: Standard Digital March 28, 2026 04:31 UTC