Communications & Media.

Legal advisory for media, broadcasting, telecoms, and content companies in Kenya. Licensing, IP, data protection, and disputes.

Kenya's media and communications landscape is one of the most vibrant in Africa. Broadcast, print, digital platforms, telecoms, and advertising operate within regulatory frameworks administered by the Communications Authority, the Media Council, and sector-specific regulators.

We advise media houses, broadcasters, telecoms, content creators, advertising agencies, and digital platforms on licensing, content agreements, IP, data protection, defamation, and disputes.

Legal Challenges.

Media and communications businesses face layered oversight from the Communications Authority, Media Council, and content-specific regulators, complex IP obligations around broadcasting rights and music licensing, and growing defamation and content liability exposure under the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act 2018.
Content licensing and IP.
Broadcasting rights, MCSK and KAMP music licensing, syndication, and user-generated content policies require careful structuring.
Regulatory compliance.
The Kenya Information and Communications Act creates detailed compliance for operators and content providers.
Defamation and online reputation
Media companies and platforms face defamation exposure. The Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act 2018 adds further content liability dimensions.
Advertising and sponsorship regulation.
Advertising content, influencer marketing, and sponsorship arrangements are subject to ASA Kenya codes and consumer protection requirements, with particular sensitivity around alcohol, pharmaceutical, and financial services advertising.
Employment and talent contracts.
Media and entertainment businesses rely on freelance presenters, journalists, and creative talent, creating classification risks around contractor-versus-employee status and IP ownership in commissioned content.
Competition and market dominance.
Media mergers, telecoms acquisitions, and cross-ownership arrangements attract Competition Authority of Kenya scrutiny, and dominance questions arise frequently in spectrum-constrained markets.
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How we help?

We help communications and media clients manage licensing and regulatory compliance, structure content and broadcasting agreements, protect and enforce IP rights, navigate defamation and content liability risks, and handle disputes when they arise. Practical counsel for an industry where legal and editorial decisions frequently overlap.

 

Facing a content liability issue, a licensing question, or a regulatory deadline? We can help you move quickly. Reach out today.

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