telecommunication services shall have at least 30 percent Kenyan
equity ownership. However, for all listed companies, the equity
participation shall conform to the existing rules and regulations of the
Capital Markets Authority (CMA). The Government will support
upcoming small-scale operators through proactive measures.
5.7 MARKET STRUCTURE
This telecommunications policy framework focuses on establishing a
market structure that attracts investment in the sector and allows the
creation of telecommunications infrastructure for leveraging national
development. The market structure will be reviewed from time to time
in line with changing market needs and technological trends.
5.7.1 Market segments
Operators and service providers will be licensed under a market
structure consisting of the following market segments:
(a) Facility based public fixed telecommunications providers;
(b) Land mobile radio-communications services;
(c) Fixed and mobile satellite services;
(d) Enhanced
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(e) Other facility based providers;
(f) Internet facilities and services;
(g) Resale services;
(h) Value Added Services (VAS);
(i) Telecommunication dealers and contractors licences;
(j) Telecommunications Technical Personnel Licence.
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