60 per cent local content rule draws mixed reaction

Mshamba Zebedayo, a KTN comedian. CAK figures show current local content ranges between 18 and 38 per cent      [ PHOTO BY STANDARD]

Kenya: Stakeholders have begun debate on key regulations that will determine how the Communications Authority of Kenya governs the Broadcasting and ICT sector in the country.

Among the key areas that have attracted attention in the proposed new regulations include the CAK proposal to increase requirement for local content in local broadcasters from the current 30 per cent to 60 per cent.