8.3 STRATEGIES
8.3.1 Broadcasting Services
The Government will ensure:
a) Availability of free-to air public service TV and radio channels to all
parts of the country;
b) Continued support towards universal availability of radio services and
the widest access to commercial radio channels;
c) That local programming which reflects the nation’s cultural diversity
becomes an integral part of public service broadcasting; and
d) That universal service broadcasting obligation is undertaken by the
Kenya Broadcasting Corporation as the national public broadcaster.
8.3.2 Telecommunication Services
The Government will ensure:
a) Basic telecommunications services are made available at affordable
prices;
b) All fixed and mobile telephone operators provide functional free
emergency calls, access to operator assistance and affordable directory
enquiry services; and
c) The establishment of telecentres.
8.3.3 Postal Services
The Government will promote the provision of universal postal services
nationwide. The services will cover standard letters, parcels and money
orders. Universal service obligation will be partly funded through the
Universal Service Fund.
8.4 FINANCING UNIVERSAL ACCESS
The Government expects the private sector to play an important role in
meeting the universal access targets through increased investments. The
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