Last Updated 13 years ago by Kenya Engineer
Broadcasters in the country have encountered yet another hitch following the country’s communication watchdog, Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK) revision of frequencies prices.
The prices were revised upwards and all broadcasters with more than one frequency will have to pay more per broadcast spot or site as from 1st July this year.
The Commission revised the broadcasting frequency fees in an attempt to address the existing disparities in the distribution and use of broadcasting spectrum in the country.
“The new charging methodology shall ensure fair distribution of broadcasting frequencies, and promote competition in the sub-sector”, said CCK in a statement.
In addition, the methodology will enhance plurality and diversity of views and opinions as envisaged in the ICT Sector Policy Guidelines and the Kenya Information and Communications Act, CAP 411A.
Broadcasters with 1 frequency in one site will part with KShs130, 000 for the FM and KShs360, 000 for the TV per year. The highest that will be paid is FM: KShs132, 990,000; TV: KShs368, 280,000 for 10 broadcast frequencies. The prices however differ depending on the congestion of the zone.
The country has been on a campaign to digitalize airwaves and phase out the analogue age. The project has encountered many hurdles that have led to its falling behind the schedule.Read:Analogue switch-off moved to September 15th
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