Kenyans Oppose Metered Internet Billing Proposal

The Kenya Information and Communications (Amendment) Bill, 2025, sponsored by MP Marianne Jebet Kitany, would replace unlimited internet packages with usage-based metering, requiring providers to track and bill data like utilities.

Supporters say it protects consumers by ensuring fair payment under the Constitution, but critics including Liquid Intelligent Technologies warn of higher costs, bill shock for businesses, and reduced access to education and e-services.

Social media users fear pricier data ahead of 2027 elections, surveillance risks, and harm to students and small businesses, with some unlimited bundles already vanishing from providers like Safaricom and Airtel. The bill is in public review stage.

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