Regulatory Impact Statements (RIS) for Kenya Information and Communications (Infrastructure Sharing) Regulations 2025
Prepared By Ministry of ICT and the Digital Economy - 2025The RIS, developed under the Statutory Instruments Act and Kenya Information and Communications Act (Cap 411A), details seven specific objectives: fostering cooperation, eliminating redundant infrastructure, maximizing existing assets, mitigating health/safety/environmental risks, promoting competition and planning, and encouraging investment/innovation in ICT services. It analyzes effects across sectors, including public benefits like affordable services, faster 5G rollout, and better rural access; private sector gains such as cost savings for operators/MVNOs, monetization of unused capacity, and fairer competition; and positive impacts on constitutional rights like clean environment (Article 42), fair administration (Article 47), access to information (Article 35), and non-discrimination (Article 27). A costs-benefits analysis highlights economic upsides (e.g., reduced CapEx, increased subscribers, revenue for government), social advantages (e.g., employment, reduced EMF exposure), and environmental wins (e.g., less waste/pollution), offset by minor costs like management expenses, with explicit regulation preferred over a "do nothing" approach or guidelines. Implementation follows gazettement, with stakeholder reviews as needed, aligning with Kenya Vision 2030 for ICT growth
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