Kenya: Communications Authority Activates Kenya’s First Digital Sound Broadcasting Trial in Nairobi

Nairobi — The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has facilitated the activation of Kenya’s first trial Digital Sound Broadcasting (DSB) signal for radio services in Nairobi, marking a major milestone as the world celebrates World Radio Day 2026.

Sound broadcasting remains one of Kenya’s most influential media platforms, reaching approximately 98% of households and supporting over 300 licensed broadcast services.

However, FM frequencies in VHF Band II (87.5-108.0 MHz) are now saturated in…