Ministry of Information, Communications and Technology

MINISTRY OF INFORMATION, COMMUNICATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY

PRESENTATION OF THE JUBILEE ACHIEVEMENT AT THREE

THE CABINET SECRETARY

JOE MUCHERU, MBS

INTRODUCTION

The Ministry aims to make Kenya a world class centre of excellence and a regional ICT hub by positioning the country as a globally competitive and prosperous nation, through provision of an enabling environment that promotes and enhances the development, expansion and use of information, communication & technologies in all facets of its development endeavors.

MANDATE AND FUNCTIONS OF THE MINISTRY

The mandate of the Ministry is derived from the Executive Order No. 2/2013 of May 2013 which stipulates the following functions that cuts across its departments and agencies;

· Management of Information, Communications and Technology (ICT) in Government

· Development and implementation of ICT related policies, regulations, standards and guidelines

· Management of public information and communication

· Promotion of e-government services

· ICT Training and skills development

· Development of National Communications Capacity and ICT Infrastructure

· Promotion of the ICT Industry

· Coordinate the planning and development of the SMART City (Konza)

· Communications Authority of Kenya (CA),

· Information, Communication & Technology Authority (ICTA),

· Postal Corporation of Kenya (PCK),

· Kenya Broadcasting Corporation(KBC),

· Media Council of Kenya (MCK),

· Konza Technopolis Development Authority (KoTDA),

· Kenya Institute of Mass Communication (KIMC) and

· The Kenya Yearbook Editorial Board (KYEB)

· National Communication Secretariat (NCS)

VISION AND MISSION

Vision

Kenya as a globally competitive knowledge-based economy

Mission

To facilitate universal access to ICT infrastructure and services in the country.

STRATEGIC GOALS/OBJECTIVES

1. To formulate, review and implement appropriate ICT policies, legal and institutional frameworks that improve efficiency of service delivery.

2. To collect, collate and disseminate credible information to promote a competitive knowledge based society through informed citizenry.

3. To train, build and strengthen the ICT and mass media skills development.

4. To develop a world class ICT infrastructure that ensures availability, efficient, reliable and affordable ICT services

THE MINISTRY PRIORITY PROJECTS ACHIEVEMENTS

· Rollout of Spectrum Management and Monitoring System (SMMS)

· Establishment of Konza Technocity

· Analogue to Digital Migration

· Migration of Medium Waves to FM waves

· Rollout of the NoFBI Phase II

· County Connectivity Project

· Digital Literacy Programme

1. ROLLOUT OF SPECTRUM MANAGEMENT AND MONITORING SYSTEM (SMMS)

The Scope

Upgrade, Modernize and expand the existing facilities for effective management and monitoring of radio emissions in order to continue discharging CA’s mandate and address the challenges in spectrum management.

The SMMS project consisted of two major components:

1. Spectrum Management System – for Technical and Administrative Management of Spectrum data

2. Spectrum Monitoring System – for measurement of the technical parameters of emissions of radio communication stations

PROJECT COMPONENTS- COMPLETED ON 28TH FEB 2016

Phase 1

ü Development of Specifications for SMMS Project; Tendering and Procurement of Supplier

Phase 2

ü Design Freeze of the System; and Installation of Spectrum Management Component of System – acquisition of sites, design and factory-acceptance of the system, as well as testing and training of staff on the system

Phase 3

ü Installation of the fixed and mobile monitoring systems and user training

Phase 4

ü Provisional acceptance and commissioning of the system

Project Outcomes & Impacts

ü Wider radio spectrum monitoring coverage

ü Modern spectrum analysis tools that covers new technologies and services

ü Online spectrum license applications – easy of doing and saves on costs of commuting to CA offices.

ü Ensure smooth and clean spectrum usage with minimum interferences

2. ESTABLISHMENT OF KONZA TECHNOCITY

SCOPE

ü To Develop the infrastructure of a smart City

ü To stimulate the economy to create a global hub of innovation

ü To advance technology research, development and Commercialization

PROJECT COMPONENTS

Konza Technopolis horizontal Infrastructure

1. To provide various infrastructural installations such as boreholes, power lines, cadastral survey beacons, access roads, waste management among others in the city Construction of Access roads within KTC

2. Konza Office Complex and Police stations

To carry out detailed design, construction and supervision of proposed Konza Complex (KOTDA HQ, One Stop Centre for investors Hotel, conferencing and office incubation) and Police stations.

3.Konza Optic Fiber Connectivity

To provide optic fiber connectivity to Konza Techno City

4.Konza Private investment

To build vertical infrastructure including technical, commercial and residential buildings

5.Konza Universities

Construction of at least 4 Universities with an STI bias and focused on Innovation. Including an innovation university (Kenya Advanced Institute of Science and Technology

Project Outcomes & Impacts

· A smart City with sufficient infrastructure to attract KES 500B in private investment

· Centers for Research, SME Incubation, Scientific Education, Technology Development and Commercialization of innovation.

· Contribution of at least 2% of GDP when complete with creation of 17,000 jobs

· Direct employ,ent of at least 300from April2016to April 2017 during costruction of the Konza Complex which begins on March 18th

· Indirect 150 jobs foer supply of building materials .

· Increased economic activities as a result of construction impacting positively on the economyof Machakos, Makueni and Kajiado and other neighbouring counties.

3. ANALOGUE TO DIGITAL MIGRATION

Scope:

Facilitate reception of digital television transmission in 35 out of 47 Counties through acquisition, installation and commission of 26 digital TV Broadcast transmitters in

Already transmitting in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret, Kisii, Nyeri, Mbeere, Malindi ,Kuria, Murang’a , and Kiambu.

Project Components
FY:2014-2015: Installation and commissioning of 5no.digital TV transmitters at :Webuye, Malindi, Nyadundo, Siaya and Vuria.

FY:2015-2016: Installation and commissioning of 20no.digital TV transmitters at Lamu, Kitui, MbuiNzau(Makueni), Namanga(Kajiando) ,Wajir, Loldian, Mandera, Maralal, Marsabit, Garsen(Tana River), Lodwar ,Lokichoggio (Lodwar), Kakamega, Homabay, Limuru (back up),Migori, Kabarnet, Garissa, Kericho and Kapenguria

Project Outcomes & Impacts

· More channels available – spectrum efficiency

· Previously only 14 free-to-air TV channels were licensed in Kenya due to limitations on analogue spectrum. Currently there are 65 free-to air TV channels and more channels are expected to be licensed for digital broadcasting. In addition, there are several pay TV channels that are being broadcast.

· More content is delivered to public.

· Diverse content is broadcast e,g Agriculture, Health, industry, etc.

· More targeted content, e.g Youth, Religious, and other interest groups

· Regional Broadcasting –broadcasting in local languages

· Better Picture and sound quality

· More informed society.

· Freeing up of frequencies for other uses - the “digital dividend”. CA(k) has data.

· Increased business streams for entrepreneur society

· Increased employment opportunities.

· Access via various devises e.g smart phones

· Anytime, anywhere availability of content.

4. MIGRATION FROM MEDIUM WAVE TO FM RADIO TRANSMISSSION -KBC

scope:

Acquisition of additional digital radio signals for the remaining42 out of 47counties

Project Components

FY:2013/2014; installation and commissioning of the following stations/services at Migori-Mayienga FM,Kisii- Minto FM, Garsen-Radio Taifa FM, Yala-Ingo FM, Lokichogio-Radio Taifa FM, Lodwar-Radio Taifa FM, Narok-Nosim FM, Nunguni/Kitui-Mwatu FM, Lamu-Radio Taifa FM

FY:2014/2015; installation and commissioning of the following stations/services at Garissa-IFTIN FM (Somali), Kapsimotwa-Kitwek FM (kalenjin, Mua Hills-Mwatu FM (Kikamba), Nyambene-Mwago FM (Kimeru)

FY:2015/2016; installation and commissioning of the following stations/services at Limuru-Radio Taifa,Timboroa-Radio Taifa

FY:2015-2016: Installation and commissioning of 10 no.digital TV transmitters at Siaya, Maralal, Nyandundo, Wajir, Marsabit, Lodwar, Kwale, Kitui, Hola, Lamu

Project Outcomes & Impacts

· More channels available – spectrum efficiency

· More content is delivered to public.

· Diverse content is broadcast e,g Agriculture, Health, industry, etc.

· More targeted content, e.g Youth, Religious, and other interest groups

· Better quality signal

· Regional Broadcasting – using local languages ( currently broadcasting. Luhya, kikuyu, Kikamba, Dholuo, Gusii, Kaleenjin, Maasai, Embu, Meru, Mijikenda).

· More targeted programming.

· Information on Sector development e,g agriculture, Education, Health, Infrastructure, Tourism, goods and services industry.

· Promotion of local languages and culture

· National Diversity and cohesion

· Provide avenues for free expression of ideas and opinions/views

· More informed society

· Social empowerment.

· More channels available – spectrum efficiency

· More content is delivered to public.

· Diverse content is broadcast e,g Agriculture, Health, industry, etc.

· More targeted content, e.g Youth, Religious, and other interest groups

· Regional Broadcasting –broadcasting in local languages

Challenges

ü Rapid Technological Development in the ICT Sector

ü Challenges in the acquisition of Way Leaves delayed the implementation of NOFBI Phase II

ü Inadequate funding for the sector

TOP PRIORITY PROJECT FOR ICT AUTHORITY 2015/16

Integrated ICT infrastructure: broadband connectivity

· The National ICT Masterplan 2014-17 has 3 foundations one of which is Integrated ICT Infrastructure

· The objective of the Integrated ICT Infrastructure theme is to support provision of reliable, secure and affordable connectivity across the country to all citizens

· Kenya is one of the best connected countries on the Eastern Africa Coast with four submarine cables (TEAMS, EASSY, SEACOM and LION). It is necessary to build a nationwide network to connect citizens to these cables and be part of the global knowledge economy

Project Components;

National Optic Fiber Backbone Infrastructure (NOFBI)

Construction of additional 2,100 kilometers of terrestrial fibre optic cable under phase II

County Connectivity Project (CCP)

Connect all County Government Headquarters, County Commissioner’s offices and three other Government buildings with Broadband Connectivity and Unified Communication Systems

Government Common Core Network (GCCN)

Provide a secure and reliable core network which links all key government ministries and departments to enable them to share data between key systems and facilitate e-government services

Project Outcomes & Impacts

1. Increased coverage of national broadband infrastructure:

a. 35% Households

b. 100% Schools

c. 100% Health centres

2. High quality of broadband

a. 99.99% availability

b. high reliability

c. secure (can be trusted)

3. Affordable broadband for citizens (cost as % of disposable income is benchmarked against MICs)

a. Additional 2.5%

b. contribution to GDP