Comprensive and detailed list of all TV stations in Kenya.
Core active media networks across multiple segments in Kenya.
The broadcasting industry in Kenya is regulated by the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) under the Kenya Information and Communications Act, 1998. Following the digital migration transition, television broadcasting is primarily delivered via Free-to-Air (FTA) digital terrestrial television (DTT) platforms, as well as direct-to-home (DTH) satellite and online streaming infrastructure. This registry captures the primary operational television channels distributed nationwide and regionally.
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Tier-1 National Commercial Broadcasters: Dominant networks driving mainstream primetime news and national entertainment (e.g., Citizen TV under Royal Media Services, NTV under Nation Media Group, KTN Home & KTN News under Standard Group, K24 TV under Mediamax, and TV47 under Cape Media).
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State Public Service Broadcaster: Government-backed public channels addressing news, specialized youth culture, and development mandates (KBC Channel 1 and Y254).
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Vernacular & Regional Stations: Dedicated channels focusing on specific linguistic regions and traditional audiences (e.g., Inooro TV, Ramogi TV, Kameme TV, Kass TV, Weru TV, Mutongoi TV, and Kyeni TV).
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Faith-Based & Community Broadcasters: Specialized networks addressing spiritual and community outreach goals (e.g., Ukweli TV, CITAM TV, Hope TV, Hope Channel Kenya, Al-Huda TV, and Horizon TV).
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Specialized Niche Channels: Targeted channels dealing with specific domains like the Parliament Broadcasting Unit (PBU) for live governance, Metropol TV for business, and Farmers TV for agricultural production.
Types and Broadcasting Niches
- Public Broadcaster: Channels operated by the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC), fulfilling the national public service mandate.
- Commercial Free-to-Air (FTA): Major private networks broadcasting general entertainment, news, and current affairs nationwide.
- Niche & Regional Broadcasters: Specialized channels focused on specific vernacular languages, regional audiences, or thematic content (e.g., business, agriculture).
- Religious Broadcasters: Faith-based stations dedicated to spiritual programming and community outreach.
List of all TV stations in Kenya
| Registered Media House / Parent Company | On-Air Station Name | Programming Focus / Genre | Primary Coverage Scope | Broadcast Language Profile |
| Al-Huda Broadcasting | Al-Huda TV | Religious (Islamic) & Culture | Regional / National | English, Swahili & Arabic |
| Bunge Media | PBU (Parliament Broadcasting Unit) | Live Governance & Parliament Proceedings | Nationwide | English & Kiswahili |
| Cape Media | TV47 | General Entertainment & News | Nationwide | English & Kiswahili |
| Catholic Media Network | Ukweli TV | Religious (Catholic) & Education | Nationwide | English & Kiswahili |
| Christ is the Answer Ministries | CITAM TV | Religious (Christian) & Family | Nationwide | English |
| Deliverance Church International | Celebration TV | Religious (Christian) & Lifestyle | Nationwide | English & Kiswahili |
| Ebru Africa Ltd | Ebru TV | Family Entertainment & Lifestyle | Nationwide | English & Kiswahili |
| Horizon Media | Horizon TV | Religious (Islamic) & Development | Regional / National | English & Kiswahili |
| Kass Media Group | Kass TV | General Entertainment / Vernacular | Regional / National | Kalenjin |
| Kenya Broadcasting Corporation | Heritage TV | Culture & Specialized Education | Nationwide | English & Kiswahili |
| Kenya Broadcasting Corporation | KBC Channel 1 | Public Service & News | Nationwide | English & Kiswahili |
| Kenya Broadcasting Corporation | Y254 | Youth Entertainment & Music | Nationwide | English & Kiswahili |
| Kyeni Media | Kyeni TV | General Entertainment / Vernacular | Regional | Kamba |
| Look Media | Look TV | Current Affairs & Documentaries | Nationwide | English & Kiswahili |
| Mediamax Network Limited | K24 TV | General Entertainment & News | Nationwide | English & Kiswahili |
| Mediamax Network Limited | Kameme TV | General Entertainment / Vernacular | Regional / National | Kikuyu |
| Metropol Group | Metropol TV | Business & Financial News | Nationwide | English |
| Mutongoi TV Ltd | Mutongoi TV | General Entertainment / Vernacular | Regional | Kamba |
| Nation Media Group | NTV | General Entertainment & News | Nationwide | English & Kiswahili |
| Nation Media Group | Spark TV | Entertainment & Lifestyle (Female Focus) | Nationwide | Kiswahili & English |
| Ngecha Media | Three Stars TV | Community & General Entertainment | Regional | Kikuyu |
| Radio Africa Group | Kiss TV | Youth Entertainment, Music & Lifestyle | Nationwide | English |
| Redeemed Christian Church | Hope TV | Religious (Christian) & Youth | Nationwide | English & Kiswahili |
| Royal Media Services | Citizen TV | General Entertainment & News | Nationwide | English & Kiswahili |
| Royal Media Services | Inooro TV | General Entertainment / Vernacular | Regional / National | Kikuyu |
| Royal Media Services | Ramogi TV | General Entertainment / Vernacular | Regional / National | Dholuo |
| Sabaot Media | Tandaza TV | Community & Vernacular Entertainment | Regional | Sabaot / Kalenjin |
| Sayare Radio & TV Network | Sayare TV | Religious & Community Development | Regional / National | English & Kiswahili |
| Seventh-day Adventist Church | Hope Channel Kenya | Religious (SDA) & Family Wellness | Nationwide | English & Kiswahili |
| Standard Group | BTV (Burudani TV) | Entertainment & Music | Nationwide | Kiswahili & English |
| Standard Group | Farmers TV | Agricultural & Rural Development | Nationwide | English & Kiswahili |
| Standard Group | KTN Home | General Entertainment & Movies | Nationwide | English & Kiswahili |
| Standard Group | KTN News | 24-Hour News & Current Affairs | Nationwide | English & Kiswahili |
| Switch Media | Switch TV | Digital & Youth Entertainment | Online / DTT | English & Kiswahili |
| Ushindi Media | Ushindi TV | Community & Lifestyle News | Regional | Kiswahili |
| Vuuka FM & TV | Vuuka TV | General Entertainment / Vernacular | Regional | Luhya |
| Weru Media Group | Weru TV | General Entertainment / Vernacular | Regional | Ameru |
