Airtel Kenya Seeks Licenses to Build Own Infrastructure

Airtel Kenya is seeking regulatory approval for two licenses that could significantly change how it operates in the country, giving the telecom operator greater control over its infrastructure and international traffic. The company has applied to the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) for a Network Facilities Provider (NFP) Tier 1 licence and an International Gateway Systems and Services licence. The CA confirmed the applications in a notice published in the Kenya Gazette on August 31, 2026