Communications Authority of Kenya
Chiimbiru Gimode™ MPRSK is an accomplished communications professional with extensive experience in strategic communications, media relations, and digital communications. Currently serving as the Ag. Senior Media Publications and Digital Communications Officer at the Communications Authority of Kenya since April 2013, Chiimbiru manages the Authority's digital platforms and provides counsel on stakeholder management and crisis communication. Additional roles include involvement as a Joint Secretary for the National Addressing System of Kenya Pilot Implementation Committee and various positions within the Public Relations Society of Kenya, focusing on membership and professional development. Prior media experience encompasses roles as a Radio Journalist and Breakfast Show Host at Radio Umoja and a team leader at ECN Radio, where Chiimbiru honed skills in news-gathering and on-air presentation. Educational qualifications include a PhD in Communication and Media Studies from Daystar University and a Master of Arts in International Relations from the University of Nairobi.
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Communications Authority of Kenya
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The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) is the regulatory agency for the communications sector in Kenya. Established in 1999 by the Kenya Information and Communications Act, 1998, the Authority is responsible for facilitating the development of the information and communications sectors including; broadcasting, cybersecurity, multimedia, telecommunications, electronic commerce, postal and courier services. This responsibility entails: Licensing all systems and services in the communications industry, including; telecommunications, postal, courier and broadcasting. Managing the country’s frequency spectrum and numbering resources. Facilitating the development and management of a national cyber security framework. Facilitating the development of e-commerce. Type approving and accepting communications equipment meant for use in the country. Protecting consumer rights within the communications environment. Managing competition within the sector to ensure a level playing ground for all players. Regulating retail and wholesale tariffs for communications services. Managing the universal access fund to facilitate access to communications services by all in Kenya. Monitoring the activities of licensees to enforce compliance with the licence terms and conditions as well as the law.