Why Landlords Face Ksh10M Fines over Internet Provision

Why landlords face Ksh10M fines over Internet provision

The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) has warned real estate developers and estate managers over growing concerns of restrictive agreements with Internet Service Providers (ISPs), a move that could upset the way Internet services are delivered in residential estates.  In a public notice dated June 24, 2025, the authority said it had received numerous complaints […]

Kenya Ends Estate Internet Monopolies, Giving Tenants the Power to Choose and Developers a New Set of Rules

Tenants living in Kenya’s gated communities and apartment blocks are finally getting more say in how they connect to the internet. A new ban on exclusive ISP deals in Kenya estates means property developers and estate managers can no longer lock residents into using a single internet provider. For years, many estates signed exclusive contracts … The post Ban on Exclusive ISP Deals in Kenya Estates Signals New Era of Open Access and Consumer Choi…

Exclusive contracts with ISPs in estates is illegal, according to Competition Authority of Kenya

The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) has warned real estate developers, residential estate management companies, and Internet Service Providers (ISPs) regarding anti-competitive practices that deny consumers choice on access for internet services. CAK has apparently noted that property developers and estate managers are entering into exclusive contracts with specific ISPs, effectively shutting out competing providers […] The post Exclusive c…

CAK Cracks Down on Estate ISP Monopolies, Urges Kenyans to Report Non-Compliance - Techish Kenya

Insights At a Glance: CAK has outlawed exclusive internet service agreements between ISPs and residential estate managers or developers. The practice limits competition and violates key sections of Kenya’s Competition Act. Offenders risk hefty fines (up to 10% of annual turnover) and possible jail terms. Kenyans are urged to report non-compliant developments to CAK for …