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Kenya Information and Communications
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objectives.
“universal service projects” means the specific micro-level implementation
activities related to each Universal Service Program.
Purpose and object.
3. (1) The purpose of these Regulations is to provide a regulatory
framework for the design and implementation of universal access and service
provision and for the administration of the Universal Service Fund in Kenya.
(2) Without prejudice to the generality of section 84J of the Act, the
objectives of the Universal Service Fund shall be to—
(a) encourage efficient access to and use of communications systems
and services throughout the Republic of Kenya, focusing on rural,
remote and under-served areas in order to promote social, and
economic development;
(b) ensure reasonable availability and affordability of basic and
advanced communications systems and services to personswith
disabilities, at the household and individual levels, particularly
where the market is unable to deliver such services in a financially
viable manner;
(c) support the development of information and communication
technologies, including related human capacity and technological
innovation;
(d) provide support for the introduction and expansion of communication
services to schools, health facilities and other organizations serving
public needs; and
(e) facilitate development of and access to a wide range of localand
relevant content.
Amount of the
Universal Service
Levy.
4. (1) The Universal Service Levy imposed under section 84J (3) of the
Act shall be charged on all licensees offering communications systems and
services on a commercial basis.
(2) The levy charged on licensees shall be an amount not exceeding one
percent of the gross revenue of a licensee.
Purpose of the
Universal Service
Fund.
5. The funds from the Fund may be applied in activities that support
national communications development programmes including, among
others—
(a) funding universal service programmes and projects;
(b) identifying, approving, scheduling and financing privatesector
and local community investments in universal service provision
projects; and