Gazette Notice No. 11800 of 2025

Items 2

1. Legislation notice 1

   Link

   Issuing authority

   Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communications, Technology and the Digital Economy

   Proposed regulations

   Kenya Information and Communications (Radio Communications and Frequency Spectrum) Regulations, 2025, Kenya Information and Communications (Broadcasting) Regulations, 2025, Kenya Information and Communications (Electronic Communications Equipment Type Approval) Regulations, 2025, Kenya Information and Communications (Domain Names Administration) Regulations, 2025, Kenya Information and Communications (Electronic Certification Administration) Regulations, 2025, Kenya Information and Communications (General Licensing) Regulations, 2025, Kenya Information and Communications (Infrastructure Sharing) Regulations, 2025, Kenya Information and Communications (Interconnection) Regulations, 2025, Kenya Information and Communications (Numbering) Regulations, 2025, Kenya Information and Communications (Tariff) Regulations, 2025, Kenya Information and Communications (Consumer Protection) Regulations, 2025, Kenya Information and Communications ((Postal and Courier Services), Kenya Information and Communications (Compliance and Enforcement) Regulations, 2025

   Body

   Authority (The proposed Interconnection Regulations define its role in facilitating interconnection negotiations; the proposed Numbering Regulations require it to establish a National Communication and Numbering and Addressing Plan.)

   Registry

   Registry (The proposed Domain Names Administration Regulations specify requirements for licensing of registrars and the Registry.)

   Proposed plan

   National Communication and Numbering and Addressing Plan

   Statement

   Regulatory Impact Statements for the following Regulations have been prepared

   Radio spectrum objective

   provide for the efficient and orderly use of radio spectrum which is a limited natural resource

   Broadcasting objective

   provide a framework for the effective provision of broadcasting services in Kenya for the benefit of the public

   Equipment type approval objective

   ensure that communication equipment is safe, compatible with existing networks, and conforms to national standards

   Domain names objective

   organize and manage the assignment and use of domain names within a specific namespace (such as .ke for Kenya) or for the internet as a whole

   Electronic certification objective

   establish a framework for the issuance and management of digital certificates, ensuring secure and reliable electronic transactions

   General licensing objective

   provide a licensing framework for broadcasting services, telecommunication services, communication systems, postal and courier services, electronic commerce services, electronic certification services and domain name administration

   Infrastructure sharing objective

   provide a regulatory framework for the sharing and access of Information Communication and Technology infrastructure

   Interconnection objective

   ensure fair competition and efficient operations within the communications industry by governing how different networks connect and exchange traffic

   Numbering objective

   provide a structured framework for the control, planning, administration, and management of numbering and addressing within Kenya's communication systems and services

   Tariff objective

   establish a framework for determining the prices (tariffs) of telecommunications services

   Consumer protection objective

   protect the interests and welfare of consumers across the information and communications sector generally

   Postal courier objective

   guide the development, promotion, and regulation of postal and courier services for the benefit of the general population, industry players and other stakeholders in the sub-sector

   Compliance enforcement objective

   ensure that licensees in the ICT sector adhere to the Kenya Information and Communications Act, Regulations, and license conditions

2. Legislation notice 2

   Link

   Body

   Universal Service Fund (Fund to be managed under the proposed Universal Access and Service Regulations.), State Department for Broadcasting and Telecommunications, Ministry of Information, Communication and the Digital Economy

   Memoranda recipient

   Principal Secretary, State Department for Broadcasting and Telecommunications

   Issuing authority

   Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communications, Technology and the Digital Economy

   Compliance objective ii

   (ii) ensure the provision of quality-service-standards for communication services and systems.

   Proposed regulations n

   (n) the proposed Kenya Information and Communications (Fair Competition and Equality of Treatment) Regulations, 2025 have been made pursuant to sections 84R (3), 84W (1) and (2) of the Kenya Information and Communications Act (Cap. 411A). The main objective of the proposed Regulations is to provide a framework that promotes fair competition and equal treatment within the communications sector in Kenya.

   Fair competition objective i

   (i) provide a regulatory framework for the promotion of fair competition and equal treatment in the communications sector;

   Fair competition objective ii

   (ii) protect against the abuse of market power or other anti-competitive practices within the communications sector;

   Fair competition objective iii

   (iii) promote consumer markets which offer choice, quality and affordability; and

   Fair competition objective iv

   (iv) promote investor confidence in the communications sector by enhancing economic efficiency and free trade.

   Proposed regulations o

   (o) the proposed Kenya Information and Communications (Universal Access and Service) Regulations, 2025 have been made pursuant to section 84P of the Kenya Information and Communications Act, Cap. 411A. The main objective of the proposed Regulations is to establish a framework for designing and implementing universal access and service in Kenya, and to manage the Universal Service Fund. This proposed framework aims to ensure that a wide range of information and communication services are accessible to all citizens, particularly those in underserved or unserved areas.

   Universal access objective i

   (i) support widespread access to information and communications technology services;

   Universal access objective ii

   (ii) support capacity building information and communications technology services; and

   Universal access objective iii

   (iii) promote innovation in information and communications technology services.

   Comments

   14 days, as printed

   Submission requirement

   the public and all persons likely to be affected by the proposed Regulations to submit written memoranda to reach the undersigned within fourteen (14) days from the date of publication of this Notice.

   Submission address

   The Principal Secretary, State Department for Broadcasting and Telecommunications, Ministry of Information, Communication and the Digital Economy, Telposta Towers, Kenyatta Avenue, P.O. Box 30025 – 00100, Nairobi

   Website

   www.ict.go.ke

   Submission email

   psbroadcasting@ict.go.ke

   Document availability

   The Regulatory Impact Statements and proposed instruments are available on the Ministry’s website www.ict.go.ke. Hard copies may also be requested through the Ministry’s email address during normal working hours.

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