Kenya: Communications Authority's industry guidelines for child online protection and safety in Kenya
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
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…
SourceEvent type
order
Action type
implementation
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body
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…
SourceEvent type
order
Action type
adoption
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body