We would be
glad to provide further input and perspectives on the Regulations, as and when required, and the debate can still go on.
We want to thank those who contributed to the call for public participation.
Some of the contents of the bill are on programming code, spectrum fees waiver, and “dominant telecommunications service provider”
Section. 27.
(l) ensure content aired
during watershed period is
appropriately classified
and suitable for the period;
(m) ensure that
programming on betting
and gaming activities is
duly authorized by Betting
Control and Licensing
Board
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(4) The Authority may, by
notice in the Gazette,
declare a person or
institution to be a “dominant
telecommunications
service provider” for the
purposes of this Act.
(5) In making a declaration
under subsection (4), the
Authority shall consider —
(a) the market shares of
the telecommunications
service provider being at
least fifty per cent of the
total revenue of the entire
telecommunications
market;
(b) significant market
power enjoyed by the
telecommunications
service provider; and
(c) any other
consideration the
Authority may determine
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(4)The Authority in
consultation with the
National Treasury and on
the recommendation of
the Cabinet Secretary may
waive spectrum fees where
appropriate, to facilitate
the provision of universal
service in unserved and
underserved areas of
Kenya.