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 ====== Kenya ====== ====== Kenya ======
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 ===== National Policy ===== ===== National Policy =====
  
-===== Licensing Framework =====+ The Kenya Information and Communications Act, 1998 (The Act) later revised in 2013,  provided the framework for regulating the communications sector in Kenya. The Act was enacted to strengthen the Postal and Telecommunications Sector Policy Statement (the Policy Statement), which had been issued by the then Ministry of Transport and Communications in January 1997. The Government of Kenya revised the Policy Statement in 1999, and again in March 2006. 
 + The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) is responsible for the development and implementation of policies and strategies concerning telecommunications services in Kenya.  
 +Kenya’s first National broadband strategy (NBS) was envisaged for implementation between 2013 and 2017 to provide quality broadband for everyone. The strategy set minimum broadband speeds of 40Mbps for urban areas and  5Mbps for the rural areas by 2017.  
 +The infrastructure, connectivity and devices strategy included; Availing sufficient spectrum for Wireless Broadband Networks, Government-sponsored PPPs to fund infrastructure development, Use of Universal Service Fund to extend broadband network penetration, and to Enhance regulatory oversight concerning the quality of service.
  
-What kinds of operator licenses are there?  Unified?  Technology agnostic? 
-Are there licenses for small operators? 
-Do ISPs have specfic licenses? 
-What kinds of organisations qualify for license exemption? 
  
  
-===== License Fees ===== +===== Operator Licensing =====
-  * Operator fees +
-  * License exempt spectrum fees +
-  * Microwave fixed link fees +
-  * Fees for MNOs?+
  
-===== Wireless Spectrum ==== +As of 2019, there are no exemptions for non-profit organisations under the current licensing framework. 
-Point to the spectrum allocation framework.+==== Technical and Administrative Requirements ==== 
 +The licensing process commences with the submission of a duly completed application form https://ca.go.ke/industry/telecommunication/telecommunication-license-application-forms/ 
 +Provided are details of the minimum requirements for acceptance of an application of each type of license and applicable fees. 
  
-==== License-Exempt ==== +**Applicants for commercial licenses should meet the following minimum conditions: 
-Point to rules for license-exempt spectrum use? +**
-Is registration required for WiFi? +
-What is the process for homologation / type approval?+
  
-Rules for point to point links versus access networks?+1. The entity should be registered in Kenya as a company, sole proprietor or partnership.
  
-==== Point-to-Point ==== +2. Have a duly registered office and permanent premises in Kenya.
-Frequencies for microwave links outside of 2.4GHz and 5GHz +
-11GHz 24GHz 60GHz and others+
  
-==== IMT Spectrum ==== +3. Provide details of shareholders and directors.
-  * URL for spectrum assignments for mobile operators +
-  * List major operators and their spectrum assignments +
-  * Point to coverage maps+
  
-==== Dynamic ====+4.Issue at least 20% of its shares to Kenyans on or before the end of three years after receiving a license.
  
-  * Information on TVWS or other dynamic spectrum pilots.   +5. Provide evidence of compliance with the tax requirement.
-  * Pending rules for TVWS+
  
 +** Requirements for ordinary vendor applicants are:**
  
-== Example == +a.A letter signed by company CEO, on company letter-head, asking for authorization to sell low power equipment.
-  * links to illustrative country example+
  
-===== Backhaul ===== +b. The letter must provide contact details such as physical and postal addresses, telephone numbers, emails, etc. for the company.
-    * links to backhaul service providers +
-    * Open Access policies +
-    * infrastructure sharing policy and regulation+
  
-== Example == +c. Indicate the type and model of equipment to be sold.
-  * UK Infrastructure sharing: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/700/pdfs/uksi_20160700_en.pdf  +
-  * Mexico regulations on infrastructure sharing:  http://www.ift.org.mx/sites/default/files/industria/temasrelevantes/9472/documentos/telmexorci.pdf+
  
-===== Gender ===== +d. Attach company Certificate of Incorporation or registration certificate copy to the letter.
-  * links to national gender and ICT policies and initiatives +
-  * gender at the regulator +
-  **  number of men in senior management at regulator  ''regMen'' +
-  **  number of women in senior management at regulator ''regWomen''+
  
-== Example == +e. Attach a copy of the company PIN Certificate.
-  * OFCOM's policy on Gender and Diversity https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/what-is-ofcom/corporate-responsibility/diversity-and-equality+
  
-===== Universal Service ===== +==== Licensing Fees ==== 
-  * Point to universal service policies and obligations. +License fees and license periods are determined based on the market segment to be serviced and include; 
-  * Have Universal Services funds been used to support community networks?  How?+
  
-== Example == +1. Application fees,  
-  * link to illustrative country example+
  
-===== Cooperatives ===== +2.Initial operating fees
-  * Does cooperative legislation exist? +
-  * Are there tax relief / incentives available for cooperatives? +
-  * Are there any limitations on cooperatives providing telecom/internet?+
  
-== Example == +3. Annual operating fees,  
-  * link to illustrative country example+ 
 +4.Fees for spectrum access 
 + 
 +5.Annual spectrum fees. 
 + 
 +Annual Licence fees are subject to a monthly interest of 2% which remains unpaid, 90 days after the due date. 
 +https://ca.go.ke/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Procedure-for-Licensing-Telecommunication-Services.pdf 
 +===== Access to Spectrum ===== 
 + 
 +==== Technical and Administrative Requirements ==== 
 + 
 +=== Licensed === 
 + 
 +== Access Networks == 
 + 
 +^ **Operator**  ^ **800MHz**  ^ **900MHz**  ^ **1800MHz**  ^ **2100MHz**  ^ **2600MHz**  ^ **3500MHz** ^  
 +| XYZcom        | None        |  2x10       |  2x15        |  2x10        |  None        |  None       | 
 + 
 +== PtP Networks == 
 + 
 +=== License-Exempt === 
 + 
 +== Access Networks == 
 +^ **Frequency**      ^ **Power Limit**  ^ **Transmit Power**  ^ 
 +| //2.4GHz//         |                 || 
 +| 2400 – 2483.5 MHz  | ''2.4EIRP''     || 
 +| //5GHz//           |             || 
 +| 5150-5250 MHz      | ''5.1EIRP''     || 
 +| 5250-5350 MHz      | ''5.2EIRP''     || 
 +| 5470-5725 MHz      | ''5.4EIRP''     || 
 +| 5725-5800 MHz      | ''5.8EIRP''     || 
 + 
 +== PtP Networks == 
 + 
 +^ **Frequency**      ^ **Power Limit**  ^ **Transmit Power**  ^ 
 +| //2.4GHz//         |                 || 
 +| 2400 – 2483.5 MHz  | ''2.4EIRP''     || 
 +| //5GHz//           |             || 
 +| 5150-5250 MHz      | ''5.1EIRP''     || 
 +| 5250-5350 MHz      | ''5.2EIRP''     || 
 +| 5470-5725 MHz      | ''5.4EIRP''     || 
 +| 5725-5800 MHz      | ''5.8EIRP''     || 
 + 
 + 
 +=== Secondary Use ===  
 + 
 +== Access Networks == 
 +== PtP Networks == 
 + 
 +==== Spectrum Fees / Costs ==== 
 + 
 +=== Application === 
 +=== Annual === 
 +=== Auction === 
 + 
 +===== Backhaul =====  
 + 
 + 
 +===== Gender ===== 
 + 
 +===== Universal Service ===== 
 + 
 +===== Cooperatives =====
  
 ===== Resources / References ===== ===== Resources / References =====
-  * Other relevant web resources, reports, analysis. 
  
-== Example == +== Coding examples == 
-  * link to illustrative country example+ 
 +This could be used to frame specific questions that should be asked 
 + 
 +<callout type="tip" icon="true">This could be for hints / tips / tricks on finding information, what to look for etc.</callout> 
 +<callout type="question" icon="true">A question</callout> 
 +<callout type="success" icon="true">A good practice example might look like this</callout> 
 +<callout type="danger" icon="true">A bad practice to be aware of might look like this</callout>