[Chapter-delegates] Kenya announces National Broadband Strategy

[Joly MacFie]

Our colleagues in the ISOC Kenya chapter have forwarded details of that
country's new National Broadband Strategy. The strategy is comprehensive
and well thought out, and a good model for others. We wish them the best in
their implementation efforts

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  joly posted: "Next Wednesday 23 July 2013 the Kenyan Government will
launch its National Broadband Strategy (NBS). The NBS is a major component
in 'Vision 2030', a plan that seeks to provide Kenyan citizens with a
lifestyle that is equivalent to that of a newly indust"

[image: Kenya]Next Wednesday 23 July 2013 the Kenyan Government will launch
its National Broadband
Strategy<http://www.cck.go.ke/links/consultations/current_consultations/The_National_Broadband_Strategy_.pdf>(NBS).

The NBS is a major component in 'Vision
2030<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenya_Vision_2030>',
a plan that seeks to provide Kenyan citizens with a lifestyle that is
equivalent to that of a newly industrialized country. In 2013 Vision 2030,
launched in 2008, is undergoing a re-invigoration by the administration of
newly-elected President Uhuru Kenyatta. The strategy recognizes the
requirements of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 that provides for
information access to all citizens as a basic right, with a stated goal
"Broadband connectivity that is always on and that delivers a minimum of
5mbps to homes and businesses for high speed access to voice, data, video
and applications for development."

The following diagrams give greater detail:
[image: Kenya NBS]<http://www.cck.go.ke/links/consultations/current_consultations/The_National_Broadband_Strategy_.pdf>

The NBS includes a list of 10 principles that include universal and open
access, competition over shared resources, transparency, and the right to
interconnect. Building and transportation regulations will adapted to cater
to infrastructure needs. Technical education will be enhanced down to the
primary school level. Recognizing the need for local content as an adoption
driver, Government agencies will digitize and make available their
information, two "neutral" national data centers will be established, and a
system of incubators promoted. The cost of the NBS is estimated at a little
over $3bn USD.

   - Draft plan:
   http://www.cck.go.ke/links/consultations/current_consultations/The_National_Broadband_Strategy_.pdf

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