The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has invited comments on the applications by 10 companies seeking broadcasting and telecommunication licences.

In a gazette notice on September 5, CA confirmed that the licences will enable the companies to provide a range of services, including free-to-air broadcasting, subscription services, and courier operations.

“Notice is given that the following applicants have, pursuant to the provisions of the Kenya Information and Communications Act, Cap. 411A, made applications to the Communications Authority of Kenya for the grant of the licences,” read part of the gazette notice.

According to the notice, six companies have applied for licenses in the broadcasting category. The six include:

In addition, four companies have applied for telecommunication and courier licences. The four include:

The Communications Authority emphasised that the licences may affect the public, local authorities, and other organisations within the country.

As such, it invited individuals and entities wishing to make representations or objections regarding the approvals to submit their concerns.

“The Authority wishes to notify the general public that any legal or natural person, or group of individuals, who are desirous of making any representation and/or any objection to the said applications, to do so vide a letter addressed to the Director-General, Communications Authority of Kenya,” the Gazette Notice stated.

Such objections or comments must be submitted within 30 days of the date of publication, with a copy forwarded to the relevant applicant.

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