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Regulator orders telecoms, ICT operators to pay Sh1b dues

ICT satellites.

Telecommunications service providers have been given one month to remit contributions to the Universal Service Fund (USF) or face penalties.

The Information, Communication and Technology Ministry warned that operators who will not have made their contributions to the kitty by end of August will face sanctions, including having the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) forcefully recover the money.

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