Progress

Current status
in force
29 Oct 2025 in force
29 Apr 2025 adopted

Scope

Implementers
Kenya
Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
Age verification requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services
platform intermediary: user-generated content
streaming service provider
platform intermediary: e-commerce
software provider: other software
messaging service provider
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body
Implementation Level
national

Timeline of events

29 Oct 2025
in force

Communications Authority's industry guidelines for child online protection and safety in Kenya enter into force

On 29 October 2025, the Communications Authority of Kenya’s (CA) Industry Guidelines for Child Online Protection and Safety enter into force. The guidelines are founded on several principles, with a primary focus on safeguarding children’s rights to…

Source
Event type order
Action type implementation
Government branch executive
Government body other regulatory body
29 Apr 2025
adopted

Communications Authority adopted industry guidelines for child online protection and safety in Kenya

On 29 April 2025, the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) adopted the Industry Guidelines for Child Online Protection and Safety. The guidelines are founded on several principles, with a primary focus on safeguarding children’s rights to access i…

Source
Event type order
Action type adoption
Government branch executive
Government body other regulatory body