Appeal a Communications Authority or Media Council decision at the Communications and Multimedia Appeals Tribunal (CAMAT)
Judiciary Tribunals · sources read 3 Oct 2026
Unhappy with a decision of the Communications Authority or the Media Council? Appeal to CAMAT within 60 days of the decision, filing online on the Judiciary e-filing portal. Cases are meant to be decided within 180 days.
- Fee
- We couldn't confirm a fee from the official page. Check it there before you pay.
- How long
- Up to 180 days from filing. Judgment within 60 days after the hearing ends.
- Deadline
- Appeal within 60 days of the CA or Media Council decision
- Where
- Online on the Judiciary e-filing portal (efiling.court.go.ke). Office: Kenya Re Towers, Ground Floor, Upper Hill, Nairobi. Email: camat@court.go.ke.
What you need
- Your Memorandum of Appeal (or Complaint)
- Documents that support your case
Steps
- File your appeal or complaint online on the Judiciary e-filing portal (efiling.court.go.ke), choosing CAMAT.
- Give the other side (the respondent) a copy of your appeal or complaint and your supporting documents.
- Stuck on the portal? Go to the nearest court station or email the tribunal at camat@court.go.ke.
- Attend the hearing online. CAMAT hears cases virtually, so you can join from wherever you are.
Watch out
- CAMAT can't award you money as compensation. Its remedies are limited to what the law allows.
- You don't need a lawyer. You can represent yourself.
- Unhappy with CAMAT's decision? You can appeal to the High Court (Civil Division).
Who can apply
- Anyone unhappy with a decision of the Media Council or the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA)
- Anyone harmed by something a journalist or media house published or did, or a journalist or media house whose freedom of expression was interfered with
- Citizens with a complaint about an action or decision of a licensed telecommunications provider
Official sources (2)
- Tribunals Frequently Asked Questions (CAMAT section) tribunals.judiciary.go.ke · read 3 Oct 2026
- Communication And Multimedia Appeals Tribunal (Tribunals website) tribunals.judiciary.go.ke · read 3 Oct 2026