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country-profiles:kenya [2019/10/24 05:22] – [Technical and Administrative Requirements] nzambicountry-profiles:kenya [2019/12/18 09:18] – [Operator Licensing] added info about non-profits otd_wiki
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 ===== Operator Licensing ===== ===== Operator Licensing =====
  
-The licensing process commences with the submission of a duly completed application form. Application forms are available for download here https://ca.go.ke/industry/telecommunication/telecommunication-license-application-forms/ +As of 2019, there are no exemptions for non-profit organisations under the current licensing framework. 
-Provided are details of the minimum requirements for acceptance of an application of each type of license and applicable fees. Applicants for commercial licenses should meet the following minimum conditions:+==== 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.  
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 +**Applicants for commercial licenses should meet the following minimum conditions: 
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 1. The entity should be registered in Kenya as a company, sole proprietor or partnership. 1. The entity should be registered in Kenya as a company, sole proprietor or partnership.
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 2. Have a duly registered office and permanent premises in Kenya. 2. Have a duly registered office and permanent premises in Kenya.
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 3. Provide details of shareholders and directors. 3. Provide details of shareholders and directors.
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 4.Issue at least 20% of its shares to Kenyans on or before the end of three years after receiving a license. 4.Issue at least 20% of its shares to Kenyans on or before the end of three years after receiving a license.
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 5. Provide evidence of compliance with the tax requirement. 5. Provide evidence of compliance with the tax requirement.
- Requirements for ordinary vendor applicants are: + 
-1.A letter signed by company CEO, on company letter-head, asking for authorization to sell low power equipment. +** Requirements for ordinary vendor applicants are:** 
-2. The letter must provide contact details such as physical and postal addresses, telephone numbers, emails, etc. for the company. + 
-3. Indicate the type and model of equipment to be sold. +a.A letter signed by company CEO, on company letter-head, asking for authorization to sell low power equipment. 
-4. Attach company Certificate of Incorporation or registration certificate copy to the letter. + 
-5. Attach a copy of the company PIN Certificate.==== Technical and Administrative Requirements ====+b. The letter must provide contact details such as physical and postal addresses, telephone numbers, emails, etc. for the company. 
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 +c. Indicate the type and model of equipment to be sold. 
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 +d. Attach company Certificate of Incorporation or registration certificate copy to the letter. 
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 +e. Attach a copy of the company PIN Certificate.
  
 ==== Licensing Fees ==== ==== Licensing Fees ====
 +License fees and license periods are determined based on the market segment to be serviced and include; 
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 +1. Application fees,  
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 +2.Initial operating fees
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 +3. Annual operating fees, 
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 +4.Fees for spectrum access
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 +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 ===== ===== Access to Spectrum =====