I think without a doubt that if you braodcast from Kenya you need a licence. I will check what the amended Act states and also the exsisting and proposed regulations..... I do not know what happens in practice, perhaps someone from CCK, the licensing body would know better... 2009/10/22 Vincent Wayodi <wayodi@gmail.com>:
Hello Simon ,
You are right , the internet is not governed by any state but as Denis had pointed in an earlier thread, “Service provided are governed by Where servers are located and where company is incorporated “. In my opinion as an employer /business you will still have to address the issue of revenue generation ( i.e. Advertising/Marketing/Banking/Taxation/ employment ), and how royalties from broadcasting mainstream music are going to be assessed, among other requirements to operate a successful commercial venture “ Don’t forget that this will be a income generating organization “ that is still subject to Taxation requirements among other requirements to operate a business either locally or where your servers are hosted .
I don’t think its going to be possible to be a success without addressing this issues , Unless you officially choose to fly the “pirate” colours on your unregistered trademark . It won’t be long before you attract the wrong media attention that could potentially lead to your servers being shut down or services suspended and as a result your servers will always be on the move.
Yaarrrrrrr!
2009/10/22 Simon Mbuthia <simon.mbuthia@gmail.com>
I do not think so as the internet is not governed by any state (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet#Governance). I would look at it as hosting a website. Different websites have different content... For instance, in order to blog or start a news website, you do not need to be registered at the GPO like kina Nation are, neither do you need any license from any local government authority to start an e-business; likewise, I do not see why the government would need to give you the green-light to launch your own internet radio station. I stand to be corrected though...
Me.
2009/10/21 Chris W. <dabnix@gmail.com>
Hello everyone,
To those that are familiar with Kenya's legislation,
What would I need to abide to in case I was to start an internet based Radio or TV station? For instance do I require some license from CCK or any other body? Are there international laws that govern this sector?
Kindly inform me if you have ever been involved on such or have knowledge of the rounds involved.
Thanks,
Chris_w. dabnix@gmail.com
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