COMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY OF KENYA JUNE 2023
PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLIC CONSULTATION ON MINIMUM TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
FOR DIGITAL SOUND BROADCASTING RECEIVERS
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) is the regulatory Authority for the ICT industry in Kenya with
responsibilities in telecommunication, cybersecurity, e-commerce, broadcasting and postal/courier services.
CA is also responsible for managing the country’s numbering and frequency spectrum resourc- es,
administering the Universal Service Fund (USF) as well as protecting the interests of users of ICT services.
The Authority is fi nalizing the development of a framework for introduction of digital sound broadcasting
in Kenya. This initiative is intended to ensure effi cient utilization of the scarce broadcasting spectrum and
an effort to satisfy the growing demand for radio broadcasting services that have outstripped the existing
FM radio frequencies. As part of the said framework, the Authority has developed draft minimum technical
specifi cations for digital radio receivers that shall be used for reception of digital radio broadcasting
services.
The therefore invites stakeholders and the public to provide inputs/comments on the technical specifi cations
with justifi cation of the same.
The said technical specifi cation for DAB+ receivers is available on the Authority’s website at
https://www.ca.go.ke/consumers/public-consultations/open-consultations/
The Authority will appreciate your comments not later than 27th June 2023. Written submissions can be
forwarded to the Authority through DSB-Receivers@ca.go.ke or the address below on or before the stated
deadline.
The Director General
Communications Authority of Kenya
CA Center, Waiyaki Way
P.O. Box 14448
Nairobi-00800
Website: www.ca.go.ke
Tel: +254 204242000
Mobile: +254 703042000