Open Consultations
The Authority is carrying out a Competition Study in The Broadcasting Sub-Sector and Signal Distribution Pricing Framework in Kenya, which commenced on 3rd April 2023, through M/S Tilil Technologies and Acacia Economics.
The overall objective of the study was to assess competition in the broadcasting sub-sector and review the pricing and access framework applicable to all broadcasters (content providers), with a view to enhancing fair and healthy competition to maximise the efficiency of the market.
Further to the stakeholder validation workshop on the interim report, which took place on 23rd November 2023, we are happy to share the report and the dissemination workshop presentation.
The Authority hereby invites your comments on the interim report prior to the conclusion of the study. Your feedback will enrich the final report to be released at a later date.
We would appreciate receiving your comments by 13th December 2023.
The Director General
Communications Authority of Kenya
CA Centre, Waiyaki Way, Westlands
P.O. Box 14448
Nairobi 00800
Email: info@ca.go.ke
Website: www.ca.go.ke
Tel: +254 20 424 200/ Mobile: +254 703 042 000
Download: Presentation on the interim report on study of competition in the broadcating sub sector
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) is the regulatory authority for the ICT industry in Kenya, with responsibilities in telecommunications, cybersecurity, e-commerce, broadcasting and postal/courier services. CA is also responsible for managing the country’s numbering and frequency spectrum resources, administering the Universal Service Fund (USF) as well as protecting the interests of users of ICT.
The Authority is charged with protecting consumers of Postal and Courier services and facilitating the development and implementation of appropriate operational and technical measures to safeguard consumers. This responsibility is pursuant to Section 47 of the Kenya Information and Communications Act, 1998, Regulation 12 of the Kenya Information and Communications (Postal & Courier Services), Regulations 2010 and Regulation 21 of the Kenya Information and Communications (Consumer Protection), Regulations 2010.
In this regard, the Authority would like to inform Postal and Courier licensees and the general public that having reviewed the “Security Guidelines for Postal and Courier Sector in Kenya,” the Authority wishes to submit the said guidelines for public consultation. The purpose of the guidelines is to improve the postal security framework and ensure a safe operating environment for all parties in the Postal and Courier industry.
All stakeholders are invited to review the draft guidelines and provide justification, any suggestions, views and inputs towards enhancing their implementation. The guidelines are available on the Authority’s website at: https://www.ca.go.ke/open-consultations.
Stakeholders, interested parties and the public can submit their written submissions to the Authority through postalsecurityguidelines@ca.go.ke or the address below on or before the 14th of December, 2023.
The Director General
Communications Authority of Kenya
P.O. Box 14448 Nairobi 00800
Email: postalsecurityguidelines@ca.go.ke
Tel: +254 20 4242000 Mobile: +254 703 042000
Website: www.ca.go.ke
Download: Draft Guidelines for Postal Courier Mail Security in Kenya
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) is the regulatory authority for the ICT industry in Kenya with responsibilities in telecommunications, cyber security, e-commerce, broadcasting, multimedia and postal/courier services. CA is also responsible for managing the country’s numbering and frequency spectrum resources, managing and administering the Universal Service Fund (USF) as well as safeguarding the interests of users of ICT services.
The Kenya Information and Communications Act, 1998 (as amended) mandates the Authority to licence and regulate broadcasting services in Kenya.
In furtherance of the responsibility of promoting and facilitating the development of a diverse range of broadcasting services in Kenya in keeping with the public interest as provided for under Section 46A (a) of Act, the Authority has developed a draft licensing framework for Digital Sound Broadcasting (DSB).
Through a public consultation process in FY 2022/23, the Authority adopted a DSB Framework that provides the strategy for the introduction of digital sound broadcasting services in Kenya.
The objective of this current consultation on DSB Licensing Framework is to give stakeholders and the public an opportunity to comment on the proposed licensing framework that is aimed at operationalising the approved DSB Framework.
The proposed licensing framework for DSB is available on the Authority’s website at https://www.ca.go.ke/open-consultations
Stakeholders, including members of the public, agencies dealing with media and broadcast issues, licensees and incorporated bodies are invited to review and submit their specific inputs and views on the proposed licensing framework for DSB.
Written comments on specific proposed requirements and any other requirement shall be sent to the address indicated below or via email address DSBlicensing2023@ca.go.ke on or before the close of day on 15th December 2023.
N/B: Stakeholders who had earlier sent their comments are requested to resend them due to a technical hitch with the email address.
The Director General
Communications Authority of Kenya
CA Centre Waiyaki Way
P.O. Box 14448 Nairobi-00800
Website: www.ca.go.ke
Tel: +254 204242000
Mobile: +254 703042000
Download: Format for Submission of comments
Download: Draft Digital Sound Broadcasting Licensing Framework