| Updated Sat, January 28th 2017 at 00:00 GMT +3“The applicants have applied for the aforementioned licences to enable them to operate and offer the services as specified.PHOTO: COURTESYCommunications Authority of Kenya (CA) has received 28 new applications from prospective companies seeking a part of the radio airwaves. In the latest Kenya gazette dated January 27, some 18 companies are seeking licences to operate commercial broadcasting FM radios. A further 10, want to run community-based radio stations. The grant of the licences may affect the public and county authorities, companies, persons or bodies of persons within the country,” said Wangusi. Unlike in 1999 when the country had less than 10 radio stations the number has surpassed 100 now.

Source: Standard Digital January 27, 2017 16:48 UTC