Induction Training for new employees 27 th January 2016 Who is CA The Communications Authority of Kenya CA formerly CCK was set up in 1999 to regulate ICT services CAs mandate spans ID: 809715
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Broadcast Media in Kenya: The Role of CA as a Regulator
Induction Training for new employees 27
th
January, 2016
Slide2Who is CA?
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA), (formerly CCK) was set up in 1999 to regulate ICT services.
CA’s
mandate
spans
through the broadcasting, multimedia,
t
elecommunications, e-commerce, postal and courier services.
Our mandate includes
managing
Kenya’s frequency and numbering
resources, facilitating a level playing field in the ICT industry as well as protecting
the interests of consumers of ICT
services.
As currently constituted, CA is independent of control by political, government and commercial interests.
Slide3Who is CA?
Our Vision
Access to and use of information and communications services by all in Kenya by 2018.
Our Mission
Facilitate the transformation of lives through progressive regulation of the information and communication technology sector.
Slide4Contents
Slide5Why Regulate Broadcasting?
Slide6Laws Regulating Media In Kenya
Laws governing the media (mainstream media, vernacular media, community media and even new media such as SMS messages and blogs)in
Kenya
exist in different sections of civil and criminal laws. The relevant sections of the Statutory Law of Kenya
include: The Defamation Act, Cap 36; The Penal Code, Cap 63; The Books and Newspapers Act, Cap 111; Copyright Act, Cap 130; Preservation of Public Security Act, Cap 57; Public Order Act, Cap 56; Film and Stage Plays Act, Cap 222 (1962); Kenya ICT Act of 2007; KICA Act, the Media Act, 2007, among others.
The Constitution is the supreme law.
Slide7ICT Policy 2006: Provides a rational and comprehensive framework to govern the establishment, ownership, control, management and delivery of information, entertainment and educational services to Kenyans through provision of efficient and reliable broadcasting.
KICA (A) 2013 Part IVA: Gives the Authority the mandate to license and regulate the broadcasting sector in Kenya.
Media Act:
Chapter 411B provides for the establishment of the Media Council of Kenya; for the conduct and discipline of journalists and the media; for the self regulation of the media and for connected purposes.
Main Laws Regulating Media In Kenya
Slide8CA’s Role in Broadcasting
Slide9CA’s Role in Broadcasting
Slide10B
roadcasting services overview
Slide11Broadcasting Licensing Framework
License category
Duration (years)
Application fees (KSHs)
Initial license fees (KSHs) Annual Operation- fees (KSHs)1. 1 Public Radio BS (non-commercial)55,000
50,000
50,000
1.2. Public TV BS
(non-commercial)
7
5,000
100,000
100,000
2.1. Public Radio BS
(commercial)
5
10,000
100,000
0.5% 0f annual gross
turnover or 100,000 whichever is higher
2.2. Public TV BS (commercial)
7
10,000
200,000
0.5% 0f annual gross turnover or 100,000 whichever is higher3.1 FTA Radio (Commercial)510,000100,0000.5% 0f annual gross turnover or 100,000 whichever is higher3.2 .FTA Radio (community)31,00015,00015,0004.1 FTA TV (commercial)710,000200,0000.5% 0f annual gross turnover or 100,000 whichever is higher4.2 FTA TV (community)51,00030,00030,000
Spectrum Based Licenses
Slide12Broadcasting Licensing Framework
License Category
Duration
Application fees (KSHs)
Initial license fees (KSHs)Annual operating fees (KSHs)5. Digital mobile TV710,000
100,000
0.5% of annual gross
turnover or 100,000 whichever is higher
6. Broadcast signal distribution
15
10,000
15,000,000 or by tendering process
0.5% of annual gross
turnover or 1,000,000 whichever is higher
7. Terrestrial subscription TV
10
10,000
100,000
0.5% of annual gross
turnover or 100,000 whichever is higher
8. Cable subscription TV
7
10,000
100,000
0.5% of annual gross turnover or 100,000 whichever is higher9. Internet protocol TV (IPTV) services510,000100,0000.5% of annual gross turnover or 100,000 whichever is higher10. Satellite subscription TV710,000100,0000.5% of annual gross turnover or 100,000 whichever is higher11. Subscription management services710,000100,0000.5% of annual gross turnover or 100,000 whichever is higher12. Landing Rights Authorization (for TVRO, International Cable ServicesN/A
10,000.00
USD $12,500
N/A
2) Non Spectrum Based Licenses
Slide13Current
Broadcasting Status
Slide14Digital
Terrestrial Television (DTT ) Platform
Slide15Programming
Code and Complaint Handling Procedure
Slide16Highlights of Programming Code
Slide17Broadcasting Standards
STANDARD
Privacy
RATIONALE
Inappropriate, harmful content
Harm and offence
Intrusion into people’s private lives
Slide18STANDARD
RATIONALE
Broadcasting Standards
Protection of consumers
Glorification of violence & platform for terrorists
Protection of democratic culture
Slide19STANDARD
RATIONALE
Broadcasting Standards
Harm and offence
Cultural diversity and national identity
Right of reply
Accessibility to broadcasting services
Slide20STANDARD
RATIONALE
Broadcasting Standards
Preserve democratic culture
Promote tolerance & respect for other faiths
Decency, honesty and truth
Slide21STANDARD
REGULATION
Broadcasting Standards
Protection of consumers
Intellectual Property Rights
Slide22Broadcasters’ Obligations
Promote accessibility to Broadcasting services
PwDs.
Observance and enforcement of the watershed period guidelines
.Enforcement of 60% local content quotas for
FTA
TV by
2018.
Enforcement and utilization
of the complaints handling procedure and
related mechanisms
in broadcast complaints resolution.
Involvement
in
promoting a responsible and responsive broadcasting culture that educates, informs, entertains, and promotes appreciation of our values, cultures and heritage.
Observance of obligations such as compliance reports, storage of recordings, etc.
Slide23The future of Digital TV
Slide24Highlights of Programming Code
Slide25Local content initiatives
Slide26Main Challenge
Slide27Q & A
Consumer Rights in Broadcasting Services
Slide28THANK YOU