The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has disclosed a list of companies and institutions seeking licenses to provide broadcasting, telecommunications, and courier services across the country.
In a gazette notice dated November 6, the authority listed 33 applicants seeking licenses in different categories, including Micro Network Service Provider (MNSP), Network Facilities Provider Tier 2 and Tier 3, broadcasting, and courier operations.
In addition, the authority confirmed it received five license renewal applications and 28 new applications.
“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 grant of the licenses,” the CA notice stated.
The Authority emphasized that, if granted, the licenses will allow the applicants to operate and provide the services.
Firms Seeking Internet and Network Provider Licenses
The CA announced that, in the latest applications, 16 applicants are seeking Micro Network Service Provider (MNSP) licenses. The applicants include:
- Sanlink Fiber Networks Limited – Mombasa
- Ultralink Broadband Africa Limited – Chuka
- Musyimi Networks Limited – Machakos
- Ikonet Group (East Africa) Limited – Nairobi
- Squiroweb Services Limited – Kiambu
- Inventas Enterprises Limited – Makueni
- Origin Hub Solutions Limited – Maua
- Midview Network Limited – Voi
- Heza Digital Limited – City Stadium, Nairobi
- Flair Net Solutions Limited – Kondele
- Aventacore Technologies Limited – Nakuru
- Mishnet Communications Limited – Kehancha
- Interspace Technology Limited – Eldoret
- Barefoot Connect Limited – Isebania
- Flash Gigacom Africa Limited – Karatina
- Kwiknet Solution Limited – Nairobi
Carnaby Holdings Limited and Kenya Education Network Registered Trustees in Nairobi are also seeking Network Facilities Provider Tier 2 (NFP-T2) licenses.
Five applicants are listed under Network Facilities Provider Tier 3 (NFP-T3 including Westnai Fiber Limited and Aaon Infra Group Limited, both in Nairobi; Purenet Solutions Limited in Naivasha; Speedcore Networks Limited in Othaya; and Ke-wi Media Limited in Luanda.
Lightspeed Internet Limited, based in Rongo, is also listed under the Tier 3 category for a license renewal.
Courier Companies Seeking CA Operating Licenses
Four courier operators, according to the Communications Authority of Kenya, have applied for authorization to provide delivery services.
The CA named Nairobi-based operators Vbex Courier Limited and Sozo Transport Services, and Kisumu-based Trukflow Ventures Limited, as license applicants.
Newton International Courier Limited in Eastleigh was also listed under the International Courier Operator category.
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Broadcasting License Applications and Renewals
| Organisation | Service / Brand | Licence category | Application type |
| Wananchi Group (Kenya) Limited | Zuku TV | Subscription Broadcasting Service | Renewal |
| TBN Family Media Limited | Family Television | Commercial Free-to-Air Television | Renewal |
| Mashariki Television Networks Limited | Kambanja TV (Meru) | Commercial Free-to-Air Television | Renewal |
| Kenyatta University | Kenyatta University Television | Commercial Free-to-Air Television | Renewal |
| Murray Media Limited (Nairobi) | Richie Television | Commercial Free-to-Air Television | New license application |
| Japari Communications Limited (Busia) | Radio Japari FM | Commercial Free-to-Air Radio | New license application |
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Public Given 30 Days to Raise Objections
The Communications Authority has invited members of the public, companies, local authorities and other interested parties to submit representations or objections against the applications.
According to the Authority, objections must be submitted in writing to the Director General of the Communications Authority of Kenya at the CA Center, Waiyaki Way, P.O. Box 14448–00800, Nairobi.
Applicants must clearly indicate the relevant license category on the envelope and send a copy of their representation or objection to the applicant concerned.
“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, CA Center, Waiyaki Way, P.O. Box 14448–00800, Nairobi, indicating the License Category on the cover enclosing it,” David Mugonyi, CA CEO and Managing Trustee, directed.
The authority has set the deadline at 30 days from the publication of the notice on November 6.
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