Consolidated CA Fee Overview
| Licence Category | Application Fee (KES) | Initial Operating Fee (KES) | Annual Operating Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| NFP Tier 1 | 5,000 | 15,000,000 | 0.4% of turnover or 4,000,000, whichever higher |
| NFP Tier 2 | 5,000 | 15,000,000 | 0.4% of turnover or 800,000, whichever higher |
| NFP Tier 3 (county) | 5,000 | 200,000 | 0.4% of turnover or 160,000, whichever higher |
| ASP | 5,000 | 100,000 | 0.4% of turnover or 80,000, whichever higher |
| CSP | 5,000 | 100,000 | 0.4% of turnover or 80,000, whichever higher |
| Electronic Certification Service Provider (E-CSP) | 5,000 | 100,000 | 0.4% of turnover or 80,000, whichever higher |
Why the Terminology Can Be Confusing
Because "electronic communications service" is a broad statutory term, prospective licensees are sometimes uncertain which specific category their business falls under. CA's own application form treats NFP, ASP, and CSP applications under a single umbrella document, even though the fees and obligations differ by sub-category.How to Determine Your Specific Category
- Building physical infrastructure (towers, cables, switches)? → NFP (Tier 1, 2, or 3 depending on coverage scope)
- Offering a service over someone else's infrastructure (e.g. MVNO, IoT/tracking)? → ASP
- Delivering paid content/information over the network? → CSP