Open Consultations
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) is the regulatory agency for the ICT industry in Kenya with responsibilities in telecommunications, e-commerce, cyber security, broadcasting and postal/courier services.
The CA is also responsible for managing the country’s numbering and frequency spectrum resources, administering the Universal Service Fund (USF) as well as safeguarding the interests of users of ICT services.
The Act empowers the Authority to prescribe, periodically review and ensure compliance with the Programming Code. In addition, Chapter V of the Kenya Information and Communications Broadcasting Regulations, 2009 (as amended) outlines the broadcasting content standards that are applicable to ALL broadcasting licensees.
In furtherance of its responsibility of setting standards for the time and manner of programmes to be broadcast by ALL broadcasting licensees as provided for under Section 46H (1) of Kenya Information and Communications Act, 1998 (as amended), the Authority has proposed revisions to the Programming Code.
The objective of this consultation process is to give stakeholders and the public an opportunity to comment on the proposed revisions that broadcasting licensees will be required to implement in order to enhance the provision of responsible programming catering for all sections of the Kenyan community.
The proposed review is also meant to enhance consumer protection as well as promote innovation and public interest in broadcasting services. The revised Programming Code is available on the Authority’s website at https://www.ca.go.ke/open-consultations.
Stakeholders including members of the public, consumer organizations, agencies dealing with media and broadcast issues, licensees and incorporated bodies are invited review and submit specific inputs and views on the proposed requirements aimed at promoting responsible and responsive broadcasting in Kenya.
Written comments on specific proposed requirements and any other requirement should be submitted in the prescribed format below and sent to the address indicated below or via email address ProgCodeReview2023@ca.go.ke on or before the close of day on 20th August 2023.
The comments received will inform the final version of the Programming Code for implementation by the relevant broadcasting service licensees as part of enforceable license conditions.
The Director General
Communications Authority of Kenya
CA Centre, Waiyaki Way
P.O. Box 14448
Nairobi 00800
Tel: +254 204242000
Mobile: +254 703042000
Website: www.ca.go.ke
Download: Programming Code for Broadcasting Services in Kenya 2023
Download: Proposed Layout of Programming Code June 2023
Download: Format for Submission of Comments on the Programming Code
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) is the regulatory agency for the ICT industry in Kenya, with responsibilities in telecommunication, cybersecurity, e-commerce, broadcasting and postal/courier services.
The 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 services.
The Authority is finalizing the development of a framework for the introduction of digital sound broadcasting in Kenya. This initiative is intended to ensure efficient utilization of the scarce broadcasting spectrum and an effort to satisfy the growing demand for radio broadcasting services that have outstripped the existing FM radio frequencies.
As part of the said framework, the Authority has developed draft minimum technical specifications for digital radio receivers that shall be used for the reception of digital radio broadcasting services.
The Authority, therefore, invites stakeholders and the public to provide inputs/comments on the technical specifications with justification of the same.
The said technical specification for DAB+ receivers is available on the Authority’s website at https://www.ca.go.ke/open-consultations.
The Authority will appreciate your comments no later than 30th June 2023.
Written submissions can be forwarded to the Authority through DSB-Receivers@ca.go.ke or the address below on or before the stated deadline.
The Director General
Communications Authority of Kenya
CA Center, Waiyaki Way
P.O. Box 14448
Nairobi 00800
Website: www.ca.go.ke
Tel: +254 204242000 Mobile: +254 703042000