MINISTRY OF INFORMATION, COMMUNICATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
PRESENTATION OF THE JUBILEE ACHIEVEMENT AT THREE
BY
THE CABINET SECRETARY
JOE MUCHERU, MBS
INTRODUCTION
The Ministry aims to make Kenya a world class centre of excellence and a regional ICT hub by
positioning the country as a globally competitive and prosperous nation, through provision of an
enabling environment that promotes and enhances the development, expansion and use of
information, communication & technologies in all facets of its development endeavors.
MANDATE AND FUNCTIONS OF THE MINISTRY
The mandate of the Ministry is derived from the Executive Order No. 2/2013 of May 2013 which
stipulates the following functions that cuts across its departments and agencies;
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Management of Information, Communications and Technology (ICT) in Government
Development and implementation of ICT related policies, regulations, standards and
guidelines
Management of public information and communication
Promotion of e-government services
ICT Training and skills development
Development of National Communications Capacity and ICT Infrastructure
Promotion of the ICT Industry
Coordinate the planning and development of the SMART City (Konza)
Communications Authority of Kenya (CA),
Information, Communication & Technology Authority (ICTA),
Postal Corporation of Kenya (PCK),
Kenya Broadcasting Corporation(KBC),
Media Council of Kenya (MCK),
Konza Technopolis Development Authority (KoTDA),
Kenya Institute of Mass Communication (KIMC) and
The Kenya Yearbook Editorial Board (KYEB)
National Communication Secretariat (NCS)
VISION AND MISSION
Vision
Kenya as a globally competitive knowledge-based economy
Mission
To facilitate universal access to ICT infrastructure and services in the country.
STRATEGIC GOALS/OBJECTIVES
1. To formulate, review and implement appropriate ICT policies, legal and
institutional frameworks that improve efficiency of service delivery.
2. To collect, collate and disseminate credible information to promote a competitive
knowledge based society through informed citizenry.
3. To train, build and strengthen the ICT and mass media skills development.
4. To develop a world class ICT infrastructure that ensures availability, efficient,
reliable and affordable ICT services
THE MINISTRY PRIORITY PROJECTS ACHIEVEMENTS
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Rollout of Spectrum Management and Monitoring System (SMMS)
Establishment of Konza Technocity
Analogue to Digital Migration
Migration of Medium Waves to FM waves
Rollout of the NoFBI Phase II
County Connectivity Project
Digital Literacy Programme
1. ROLLOUT OF SPECTRUM MANAGEMENT AND MONITORING
SYSTEM (SMMS)
The Scope
Upgrade, Modernize and expand the existing facilities for effective management and monitoring
of radio emissions in order to continue discharging CA’s mandate and address the challenges in
spectrum management.
The SMMS project consisted of two major components:
1. Spectrum Management System – for Technical and Administrative Management of
Spectrum data
2. Spectrum Monitoring System – for measurement of the technical parameters of emissions
of radio communication stations
PROJECT COMPONENTS- COMPLETED ON 28TH FEB 2016
Phase 1
 Development of Specifications for SMMS Project; Tendering and Procurement of
Supplier
Phase 2
 Design Freeze of the System; and Installation of Spectrum Management
Component of System – acquisition of sites, design and factory-acceptance of the
system, as well as testing and training of staff on the system
Phase 3
 Installation of the fixed and mobile monitoring systems and user training
Phase 4
 Provisional acceptance and commissioning of the system
Project Outcomes & Impacts
 Wider radio spectrum monitoring coverage
 Modern spectrum analysis tools that covers new technologies and
services
 Online spectrum license applications – easy of doing and saves on
costs of commuting to CA offices.
 Ensure smooth and clean spectrum usage with minimum
interferences
2. ESTABLISHMENT OF KONZA TECHNOCITY
SCOPE
 To Develop the infrastructure of a smart City
 To stimulate the economy to create a global hub of innovation
 To advance technology research, development and Commercialization
PROJECT COMPONENTS
Konza Technopolis horizontal Infrastructure
1. To provide various infrastructural installations such as boreholes, power lines, cadastral
survey beacons, access roads, waste management among others in the city Construction of
Access roads within KTC
2. Konza Office Complex and Police stations
To carry out detailed design, construction and supervision of proposed Konza Complex
(KOTDA HQ, One Stop Centre for investors Hotel, conferencing and office incubation) and
Police stations.
3.Konza Optic Fiber Connectivity
To provide optic fiber connectivity to Konza Techno City
4.Konza Private investment
To build vertical infrastructure including technical, commercial and residential buildings
5.Konza Universities
Construction of at least 4 Universities with an STI bias and focused on Innovation. Including an
innovation university (Kenya Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
Project Outcomes & Impacts
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A smart City with sufficient infrastructure to attract KES 500B in private investment
Centers for Research, SME Incubation, Scientific Education, Technology Development
and Commercialization of innovation.
Contribution of at least 2% of GDP when complete with creation of 17,000 jobs
Direct employ,ent of at least 300from April2016to April 2017 during costruction of the
Konza Complex which begins on March 18th
Indirect 150 jobs foer supply of building materials .
Increased economic activities as a result of construction impacting positively on the
economyof Machakos, Makueni and Kajiado and other neighbouring counties.
3. ANALOGUE TO DIGITAL MIGRATION
Scope:
Facilitate reception of digital television transmission in 35 out of 47 Counties through
acquisition, installation and commission of 26 digital TV Broadcast transmitters in
Already transmitting in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret, Kisii, Nyeri,
Mbeere, Malindi ,Kuria, Murang’a , and Kiambu.
Project Components
FY:2014-2015: Installation and commissioning of 5no.digital TV transmitters at
:Webuye, Malindi, Nyadundo, Siaya and Vuria.
FY:2015-2016: Installation and commissioning of 20no.digital TV transmitters at Lamu,
Kitui, MbuiNzau(Makueni), Namanga(Kajiando) ,Wajir, Loldian, Mandera, Maralal,
Marsabit, Garsen(Tana River), Lodwar ,Lokichoggio (Lodwar), Kakamega, Homabay,
Limuru (back up),Migori, Kabarnet, Garissa, Kericho and Kapenguria
Project Outcomes & Impacts
 More channels available – spectrum efficiency
 Previously only 14 free-to-air TV channels were licensed in Kenya due to
limitations on analogue spectrum. Currently there are 65 free-to air TV channels
and more channels are expected to be licensed for digital broadcasting. In
addition, there are several pay TV channels that are being broadcast.
 More content is delivered to public.
 Diverse content is broadcast e,g Agriculture, Health, industry, etc.
 More targeted content, e.g Youth, Religious, and other interest groups
 Regional Broadcasting –broadcasting in local languages
 Better Picture and sound quality
 More informed society.
 Freeing up of frequencies for other uses - the “digital dividend”. CA(k) has data.
 Increased business streams for entrepreneur society
 Increased employment opportunities.
 Access via various devises e.g smart phones
 Anytime, anywhere availability of content.
4. MIGRATION FROM MEDIUM WAVE TO FM RADIO
TRANSMISSSION -KBC
scope:
Acquisition of additional digital radio signals for the remaining42 out of 47counties
Project Components
FY:2013/2014; installation and commissioning of the following stations/services at MigoriMayienga FM,Kisii- Minto FM, Garsen-Radio Taifa FM, Yala-Ingo FM, Lokichogio-Radio
Taifa FM, Lodwar-Radio Taifa FM, Narok-Nosim FM, Nunguni/Kitui-Mwatu FM, Lamu-Radio
Taifa FM
FY:2014/2015; installation and commissioning of the following stations/services at GarissaIFTIN FM (Somali), Kapsimotwa-Kitwek FM (kalenjin, Mua Hills-Mwatu FM (Kikamba),
Nyambene-Mwago FM (Kimeru)
FY:2015/2016; installation and commissioning of the following stations/services at LimuruRadio Taifa,Timboroa-Radio Taifa
FY:2015-2016: Installation and commissioning of 10 no.digital TV transmitters at Siaya,
Maralal, Nyandundo, Wajir, Marsabit, Lodwar, Kwale, Kitui, Hola, Lamu
Project Outcomes & Impacts
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More channels available – spectrum efficiency
Previously only 14 free-to-air TV channels were licensed in Kenya due to limitations on
analogue spectrum. Currently there are 65 free-to air TV channels and more channels are
expected to be licensed for digital broadcasting. In addition, there are several pay TV
channels that are being broadcast.
More content is delivered to public.
Diverse content is broadcast e,g Agriculture, Health, industry, etc.
More targeted content, e.g Youth, Religious, and other interest groups
Better quality signal
Regional Broadcasting – using local languages ( currently broadcasting. Luhya, kikuyu,
Kikamba, Dholuo, Gusii, Kaleenjin, Maasai, Embu, Meru, Mijikenda).
More targeted programming.
Information on Sector development e,g agriculture, Education, Health, Infrastructure,
Tourism, goods and services industry.
Promotion of local languages and culture
National Diversity and cohesion
Provide avenues for free expression of ideas and opinions/views
More informed society
Social empowerment.
More channels available – spectrum efficiency
Previously only 14 free-to-air TV channels were licensed in Kenya due to limitations on
analogue spectrum. Currently there are 65 free-to air TV channels and more channels are
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expected to be licensed for digital broadcasting. In addition, there are several pay TV
channels that are being broadcast.
More content is delivered to public.
Diverse content is broadcast e,g Agriculture, Health, industry, etc.
More targeted content, e.g Youth, Religious, and other interest groups
Regional Broadcasting –broadcasting in local languages
Challenges
 Rapid Technological Development in the ICT Sector
 Challenges in the acquisition of Way Leaves delayed the implementation of NOFBI
Phase II
 Inadequate funding for the sector
TOP PRIORITY PROJECT FOR ICT AUTHORITY 2015/16
Integrated ICT infrastructure: broadband connectivity
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The National ICT Masterplan 2014-17 has 3 foundations one of which is Integrated ICT
Infrastructure
The objective of the Integrated ICT Infrastructure theme is to support provision of
reliable, secure and affordable connectivity across the country to all citizens
Kenya is one of the best connected countries on the Eastern Africa Coast with four
submarine cables (TEAMS, EASSY, SEACOM and LION). It is necessary to build a
nationwide network to connect citizens to these cables and be part of the global
knowledge economy
Project Components;
National Optic Fiber Backbone Infrastructure (NOFBI)
Construction of additional 2,100 kilometers of terrestrial fibre optic cable under phase II
County Connectivity Project (CCP)
Connect all County Government Headquarters, County Commissioner’s offices and three other
Government buildings with Broadband Connectivity and Unified Communication Systems
Government Common Core Network (GCCN)
Provide a secure and reliable core network which links all key government ministries and
departments to enable them to share data between key systems and facilitate e-government
services
Project Outcomes & Impacts
1. Increased coverage of national broadband infrastructure:
a. 35% Households
b. 100% Schools
c. 100% Health centres
2. High quality of broadband
a. 99.99% availability
b. high reliability
c. secure (can be trusted)
3. Affordable broadband for citizens (cost as % of disposable income is benchmarked against
MICs)
a. Additional 2.5%
b. contribution to GDP