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==Procedure==
'''Apply in person''' 
#To apply for a Telecommunication Contractor license, the application should be submitted to the Communications Authority of Kenya regional office where the facility shall operate.[https://www.ca.go.ke/contact-us/ CAK Contact Details & Office Location]
#The application for the license is done on the prescribed application form [https://www.ca.go.ke/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Application-For-Telecommunications-Contractors-Licence-Form-TL-2-4.pdf Telecommunication Contractor License Application Forms] and in line with the guidelines for the application forthe License issued by the Authority. This application form and guidelines are available on the [https://www.ca.go.ke/ Authority’s Website] for free download.
#After downloading the applicable Application Form, fill it out and submit to the Authority the completed license application form and required supporting documents as stipulated on the “Required Documents” section of this page.
#On receipt of the application file, the CAK receiving officer shall check for completeness of the form to ensure it meets the licensing requirements and registers your application as received.
#The receiving officer will then issue the applicant with a Payment Instruction Form, which the cashier will use to receive payment of the requisite application fees of Ksh 1000.00. Once payment is done, the Register with details of the application shall be updated with your application information.
#The receiving officer will forward the application and supporting documents to the next level officer for further scrutiny and confirmation that the application complies with all the requirements.
#The Evaluation team will prepare a report of their evaluation and present a summary to the Communications Licensing Committee (CLC) for further consideration.
#The Communications Licensing Committee (CLC) shall deliberate on the application based on the evaluation report and recommend /not recommend the application for the award of a license.
#Following the outcome of the CLC, the Authority shall in accordance with the CLC decision perform the following tasks:
#*Where the application is not recommended for award of a license, official communication shall be prepared to inform the Applicant of the reasons the application was not successful and the requirements for the applications to be processed further, if applicable; and
#*where the application is recommended for award of a license, the process of gazetting the application shall be initiated
#*Where CLC directs that the application be subjected to further processes prior to being recommended for license award, the applicant shall be accordingly updated if necessary.
#For an approved application, the Authority shall prepare a notification for publication of the intent to license in the Kenya Gazette. The notice shall run for a statutory period of 30 days and the Authority shall communicate officially to the successful applicant notifying the applicant regarding the publication in the Kenya Gazette and the expiry date of the Gazette notice.
#The Authority shall monitor the application on the Kenya Gazette for any representations/ objections and also shall address any representations or objections. A copy of the representation (if any) shall be forwarded to the applicant for information and/or to provide clarifications on issues.
#At the end of the gazette period, the Authority shall submit the license applications for consideration by the Board.
#Following the Board outcome, the Authority shall in accordance with the Board directive initiate official communication informing the Applicant of the Board decision and:
#*Where the application is approved, prepare official communication regarding the license offer informing the Applicant of the conditions of the offer including the prerequisite fees of Ksh 7,500.00 and the offer validity period; and
#*Where the application is rejected, prepare official communication informing the Applicant of the reasons as to why the application was not successful and the requirements for the applications to be processed further, where applicable.
#Once the applicant makes the payment for the license within the validity period of the license offer, the Authority shall prepare a draft license stipulating the terms and conditions of the license. The applicant shall be required to accept the offer beforethe license is issued.
#The license has a validity which shall be mentioned on the document; however, the telecommunication contractor license must be kept in force by payment of an annual operating fee of Kshs 3000.00,on/or before 1st July of each year.
#The details of the Applicant and license shall be recorded and maintained in a Register of Licensees.
#The application processing time accumulatively is usually between 23-36 working days.
 
 
==Required Documents==
*Duly completed and signed [https://www.ca.go.ke/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Application-For-Telecommunications-Contractors-Licence-Form-TL-2-4.pdf Telecommunication Contractor License Application Forms]
*Duly signed Cover letter on applicant’s letterhead
*Duly executed affidavit submitting copies of the documents (no erasures)
*A letter from registered technical personnel with category IMWE and a copy of a valid compliance certificate.
*Copy of Certificate of Incorporation/Registration Certificates or equivalent and similar documents for other shareholder companies where there is chain ownership in the applicant.
**Where the Applicant is a Government Agency/body, a copy of the Act, Gazette Notice, or other relevant legal Instrument creating the Agency.
*Copy of the current CR/12 or equivalent issued within the last 2 months indicating names of shareholders, their addresses, their nationalities, shares held by each, names of directors, and whether directors are nominees or not or whether non-shareholder directors.
**Copy of the current CR/12 or equivalent, issued within the last 2 months for other shareholder companies, where there is chain ownership of the applicant, indicating all the details as above until all shares are attributed to individuals.
**For Societies, a copy of the minutes of the last AGM or document indicating the officials
*Clear Copies of ID for directors and shareholders or notarized copies of passports in case of foreigners.
**In the case of government officials, submit a gazette notice appointing the officer.
**Copy of Certificate from the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) (or it's equivalent for foreign companies) in case of listed companies.
*A copy of the relevant document as listed below is to be provided: Society By-Laws or Constitution, (immediately prior to submission of Application) and Membership Agreement Terms and Conditions for Societies Partnership Deed for Partnerships.
*Copy of Valid Tax Compliance Certificate of the Applicant (Not of the owners/Directors).
 
 

==Office Locations & Contacts==
'''Communications Authority of Kenya (CAK) - Head Office ''' 
CA Centre, Waiyaki Way 
P.O Box: 14448-00800, 
Nairobi 
Mobile: 0703 042000, 0730 172000 
Email: info@ca.go.ke 
[https://www.ca.go.ke/contact-us/ CAK Contact Details & Office Location] 
[https://www.ca.go.ke/ Website] 
 
==Eligibility==
*Any person(s) or company, and partnership registered in Kenya is eligible to apply for this license.
 
 
==Fees==
*Application fees of Ksh 1000.00 (non-refundable)
*The license fee of Ksh 7500.00.
 
 
==Validity==
*The license has a validity which shall be mentioned on the document; however, the telecommunication contractor license must be kept in force by payment of an annual operating fee of Kshs 3000.00,on/or before 1st July of each year.
 
 
==Documents to Use==
[https://www.ca.go.ke/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Application-For-Telecommunications-Contractors-Licence-Form-TL-2-4.pdf Telecommunication Contractor License Application Forms]
 
 
==Sample Documents==
Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.
 
 
==Processing Time==
*The application processing time accumulatively is usually between 23-36 working days.
 
 
==Related Videos==
Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
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==Instructions==
Please provide other instructions related to the certificate/documents.
e.g. The state office holds birth records since january 1908.
 
 
==Required Information==
*Name of Applicant
*Applicant’s Contacts
*Other Information about the Applicant
*Qualifications and Experience
*Tools, Measuring Equipment, and Testing Instruments
*Referees Details
*Declaration by the applicant
 
 
==Need for the Document==
*This license allows for the supply, installation, and maintenance of communication infrastructure for third-party infrastructure providers like NFPs, IGS, SCLR, or private network operators. The Telecommunication contractor does not own the resultant.
 
 
==Information which might help==
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==Other uses of the Document/Certificate==
Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.
 
 
==External Links==
[https://eregulations.invest.go.ke/media/(Licensing%20and%20Quality%20of%20Service)%20Regulations,%202010.pdf (Licensing and Quality of Service) Regulations, 2010articles 19, Regulation 4]
 
 
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