(l)
5.6
Data Centre infrastructure build out is carried out in cognizance of globally approved
standards for purposes of ensuring quality of service under open access, carrier neutrality
model and security
Strategies
The government will undertake the following key measures:(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(i)
(j)
5.7
Create an enabling framework for the deployment of broadband across the country;
Promote broadband as an instrument of economic development, and accelerate uptake of
broadband in Kenya among government institutions, businesses and private citizens in an
equitable, transparent and customer-centric way;
Ensure the availability and reliability of broadband connectivity through a continued
monitoring of the market and through the setting up of a quality of service regulatory
framework;
Provide access to government-owned infrastructure assets to industry players
Ensure the development of broadband-enabled open and interoperable e-services;
Ensure more affordable Internet connection prices as well as promote competition
between ICT players
Make available spectrum for and ensure orderly deployment of ultra-high-speed
mobile/wireless technologies such as Long Term Evolution (LTE)/4G and other advance
mobile communications networks;
Expand High Speed Broadband to reach all Counties by implementing the National Broadband
Strategy to encourage the deployment of broadband access technologies by encouraging the
provision of quality broadband services to all citizens in Kenya;
Avail spectrum for last mile solutions to provide universal broadband access
Enhance access to ICTs by persons with disabilities
Broadcast Signal Distribution
The Government will continue to license broadcast signal distribution services depending on the
market growth and the availability of the required radio frequency spectrum resources to ensure that
the use of broadcasting infrastructure is maximized. All licensed signal distributors will be required to
provide services to licensees on an open access and non-discriminatory basis.
5.8
Internet Exchange Points
Internet exchange points (IXPs) can improve Internet quality and affordability in local communities;
strengthen local Internet connectivity, develop local Internet industry, improve competitiveness, and
serve as a hub for technical activity, encourage local service hosting and local content development
and applications.
The Government will encourage and promote of partnerships that seek to deploy additional IXPs to
encourage the development and use of deployed infrastructure, including national and international
fibre cables, and local datacentre development.
5.9
Mobile Money Interoperability
The national payment regulations that have been launched by the National Treasury have made
specific provisions for mobile money interoperability standards from an infrastructure perspective.
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