The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has granted licences to companies operating in the broadcasting, postal and telecommunications sectors.
In a gazette notice on September 5, the authority also invited the public to share their views on the new licences before they are approved.
The CA said it was seeking public comments and objections regarding several applications for broadcasting, postal and telecommunications licences.
If approved, the licences would enable various companies to provide services across the country.
“Notice is given that the following applicants have, pursuant to the provisions of the Kenya Information and Communications Act, Cap. 411A, made applications to the Communications Authority of Kenya for the grant of the licences,” read part of the gazette notice.
The authority in the notice stated that Champ Limited was cleared to run Katende Wasya Munene FM as a commercial free-to-air radio station. Cape Media Limited was licensed to operate TV47, following a transfer from TV47 Limited.
Powerlife Television Limited got approval for Powerflow Television as a commercial free-to-air TV station, while Rhema Word Global Media Limited received a licence for Rhema Feast TV.
Other broadcasting approvals include Cable One Limited, which was granted a renewal for its subscription broadcasting services. Christ’s Co-Worker Fellowship received a renewal for Revival TV, and Akili Partners Limited had its Akili TV licence renewed.
Merciesfuraha General Limited was licensed to operate Nextgen Kings TV as a commercial free-to-air television station, while Amaca Media Limited was cleared to run Amaica Radio as a free-to-air radio service.
In the postal and telecommunication category, Boma Net Limited was licensed as a Network Facilities Provider Tier Three (NFP-T3). Oasis Mathare received approval to run as a community network service provider.
Rollermax Courier Limited received approval as an international courier operator, while Northways Services Sacco Limited and Ecart Services Kenya Limited were both granted licences to operate as national courier companies.
Other approvals include Enabled Mashariki Investment Limited, Speedy Chui Africa Limited, and Danmanet Solutions Limited, all licensed as national courier operators or network service providers.
Homelink Network Services Limited, Vivird Global Tech Limited, and Swift Systems Limited were each cleared to operate as Network Facilities Providers-Tier 3. Kuiper Systems LLC was granted authorization for satellite landing rights, while Maisha Uplift Community Organisation received a community network and service provider licence.
The CA said the licensing process is guided by the Kenya Information and Communications Act, Cap. 411A, and ensures that services are regulated in the public interest.
