In addition, the Government will strive to improve quality of public information by restructuring public
information management to ensure timely access to accurate information on Government policies
and programmes for informed decision making. This will be achieved through refurbishment of
Government websites, digitization of key Government registries, development of a Public
Communications Policy, production of the annual Kenya Yearbook, modernization of the Kenya
Broadcasting Corporation and Kenya News Agency, among other interventions.
7.5
Data Protection
The Government will develop data protection legislation that ensures the protection of the
confidentiality and integrity of citizens’ information. The legislation shall provide for collection, use,
retention, security and disclosure of such information, including disclosure to law enforcement
agencies.
7.6
.ke Domain Administration
By 3rd Quarter of 205/16 financial year, the number of domain names as registered by the Kenya
Network Information Centre (KENIC) was 58,259. To encourage more .ke domain name uptake, CA
and KENIC will take measures which include proactive promotion of the .ke domain name in
consultations with other relevant stakeholders.
The Government will promote .ke by exclusive use of .go.ke domains in all government business and
communications
7.7
Broadcasting content
Broadcasting plays an important role in the lives of citizens worldwide and is the most effective means
of reaching the largest number of people simultaneously.
The policy framework will continue to be focused on encouraging market liberalization and
establishing a market structure that attracts and protects national and international investment in the
broadcasting content and services.
7.7.1 The Public Broadcaster and National Public Broadcasting Service
The Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) will be restructured to ensure its relevance and viability as
the public broadcaster. KBC, operating commercially, with universal service obligations, and with
Government support to sustain its universal service obligations will provide national public
broadcasting and county broadcasting services in collaboration with County Governments. KBC may
also establish a subsidiary to provide commercial broadcasting services subject to fulfilment of
licensing and regulatory requirements. The Government may designate any other entity to provide
public broadcasting services.
7.7.2 Private/Commercial Broadcasting Services
The main objective of granting of licenses for private broadcasting services will be the development
of a diverse and pluralistic broadcasting landscape, while taking into account the viability of individual
enterprises as well as the industry as a whole. Private broadcasting service providers will be expected
to provide a diversity of programming content, contribute to job creation and human resource
development.
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