Three events, all centred on the communications regulator, are likely to have far-reaching ramifications going forward. It is not the first time that the CEO of the CA has been sent home unceremoniously, but it was the first time that a court has ordered his reinstatement – and that court order was ignored. Either way, a court order was sought and issued to restore the stations back on air, pending the hearing and determination of the case. This court order has also been ignored and Kenyans have been encouraged to watch any of the other 50 local TV other channels available. UNPREDICTABLE GOVERNANCE FRAMEWORKFurther still, the Kenya Communications Act and its Regulations specifically defines which type of projects are to benefit from the USF and it is debatable whether police projects easily fit into that criterion.

Source: Daily Nation February 06, 2018 03:56 UTC