CA Kenya clears iPad Air M4 & next-gen Wi-Fi 7 routers for local market

The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has published an updated Type Approved Equipment list for June 2026, replacing the April edition with a refreshed catalogue of devices cleared for use and sale in the country. While the update isn’t packed with new gadgets, it does hint at a handful of products that could soon make their way or are already available on Kenyan shelves.

The biggest consumer-facing additions are Apple’s iPad Air A3460 and iPad Air A3462, two variants of the latest iPad Air 2026 lineup that launched in March 2026. Both tablets are powered by Apple’s M4 chip, support the Apple Pencil Pro, offer up to 1TB of storage, and feature advanced front and rear cameras. The key difference is size: the A3460 is the more portable 11-inch model, while the A3462 expands the display to 13 inches, making it better suited for multitasking, content creation, and productivity.

Networking hardware also sees a boost. TP-Link has received approval for the Deco BE22 (3-Pack) alongside the EAP653 and EAP683UR access points. While all three support modern wireless networking, the Deco BE22 targets homes with a Wi-Fi 7 mesh system designed to eliminate dead zones, whereas the EAP653 and EAP683UR are business-focused ceiling-mounted access points intended for offices, schools, hotels, and other high-density environments.

The June list also introduces enterprise hardware including Fortinet’s FNC-CA-500F and FTK-410-5 security appliances, as well as the Telox MT200 LTE radio. But perhaps the biggest surprise is what the update doesn’t include. Unlike previous CA approval lists that often featured upcoming smartphones from Samsung, Google, Xiaomi, OPPO, vivo, HONOR, and other brands, the June 2026 edition adds virtually no new handsets.

That could simply reflect fewer smartphone submissions over the past two months, or a quieter period for regulatory approvals. Either way, tablets and next-generation networking equipment are the standout additions this time around.

As always, appearing on the Communications Authority’s type approval list doesn’t guarantee an immediate launch, but it is a key regulatory milestone before devices can be officially imported, marketed, and sold in Kenya.