(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. 16