How internet metering will affect users, providers

Member of Parliament for Aldai Constituency in Nandi County Marianne Kitany speaks during an interview on August 12, 2026 at her office in Kileleshwa Nairobi.

Photo credit: Billy Ogada | Nation Media Group

Kenyan lawmakers are considering a proposed law that seeks to change how internet service providers (ISPs) charge customers for broadband use.

If passed, the Kenya Information and Communications (Amendment) Bill, 2025 will require telcos and ISPs to assign subscribers ‘internet meter’ numbers, record their usage, generate invoices based on consumption and submit the data to the State.

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