The Communication Authority of Kenya has shut down over 58 television stations operating in the country and six courier companies in its latest sweep.
Some of the notable stations that have been affected include Pwani TV, Mt Kenya TV, Christian Faith TV, Kwese Free Sport, Harvest Family TV, Daystar TV, and Mitume TV, among others.
According to the regulator, a further nine more category-A media houses have requested to sell off their licenses.
CA can shut down a TV station for several reasons, typically related to regulatory violations or breaches of broadcasting standards.