Hi Collins, 

In a nutshell if an operator is declared dominant it will basically have almost all its actions and conduct under lose scrutiny in regard to:-
-its pricing
-promotions and campaigns
-opening up its infrastructure for sharing(site sharing, national roaming, spectrum sharing)

The main reason for the above is deterring the dominant player  from engaging in anti-competitive practices which lessen effective competition in the market. If you think about it practically it's having to operate under an overly scrutinized ecosystem so that the other smaller players are given a chance to thrive. 

All the above carried out by the two relevant authorities here, the Competition Authority of Kenya and the Communication Authority.

Regards, 

Rosemary Koech-Kimwatu 
Advocate- Fintech and ICT Policy


On Tue, Apr 25, 2017 at 2:15 PM, Collins Areba via kictanet <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Pardon my Ignorance but, Someone please educate me on what it means to declare Safaricom Dominant. What then happens? what does it mean for everyone?

On Tue, Apr 25, 2017 at 2:10 PM, Pauline Ambasa via kictanet <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
I agree; consumers have a choice in the Safaricom matter and must start re-examining their options. We passed a Consumer Protection law; now is the time to test its mettle as far as monopolies and customer experience go. 

Kind rgds,
Helen Ambasa
Director/Legal Services & Company Secretary 
USIU


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On Tuesday, April 25, 2017, 13:44, TOM SITATI via kictanet <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:

Nobody is more "dominant" than Kenya Power and yet the firm goes scot free on a daily basis while making monster profits. 

Safaricom is not our only choice, so it is up to us consumers to "vote" with our wallets.

Tom Sitati | Architect + Brand Strategist


On Apr 24, 2017 11:19 PM, "Sidney Ochieng via kictanet" <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Safaricom may face sanctions over network outage 

http://www.businessdailyafrica .com/news/Safaricom-may-face- sanctions-over-network-outage/ 539546-3902518-15d86gnz/index. html

That one network has this much power over economy is frightening and must be addressed. Today has proven that it's not enough that Safaricom says they won't misuse their dominance, it's enough that if they fail the country slows to a crawl. 

Sent on the move, kindly excuse any typos.

Sidney

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