“station” means a transmitter, receiver, a combination of transmitters and receivers
or any accessory thereto which is used or intended to be used for radiocommunication;
“transmitter” means anything, irrespective of its use, function or the purpose of its
design, that is capable of radio emission;
“user” means any person or body of persons who uses or operates radio
communication services.
3. Purpose and Object.
The purpose and objective of these Regulations is to(a) promote and support the orderly development and efficient operation of radio
communication systems and services to meet the country’s socio-economic,
security and cultural needs;
(b) ensure proper planning, utilization and management of the spectrum resource in
accordance with the Act, Government of Kenya Policy objectives, international
agreements;
(c) promote the efficient use of frequency spectrum resource through the adoption
of latest technical advances and efficient spectrum allocation and management
technology based on operational requirements and technical viability;
(d) ensure the equitable and fair allocation and assignment of spectrum to benefit
the maximum number of users.
4. Eligibility for licenses.
The Commission shall publish guidelines that shall specify the persons eligible and
eligibility criteria for the grant of spectrum licences from time to time.
5. General licensing conditions.
(1) A person shall not possess, establish, install or use any radio communication
station which requires licensing under these Regulations in any place or on board
any local vessel, aircraft or vehicle, unless that person has a valid licence granted
by the Commission.
(2) A radio communication licence shall not confer any ownership rights of the
frequency on the licensee.