The Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK) has shut down six unauthorised broadcast transmitters operated by the Royal Media Service, Kenya's Capital FM reported Saturday (February 2nd).
CCK Director-General Francis Wangusi said the transmitters had been operating without licenses on self-assigned frequencies in Narok, Nakuru, Malindi and Ukambani, where they were disrupting other broadcasts and interfering with air traffic control.
"Royal Media Services has continued allocating itself frequencies and erecting masts at non-designated broadcasting sites in total disregard of the law and the regulatory notices," he said, adding that the transmitters jeopardised investments in the information and communications technology sector.
Wangusi said the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority and some airlines had complained about interference from illegal transmitters.
"They are a threat to national security," he said. "The continued establishment of unauthorised transmissions is increasing incidences of harmful interference to other spectrum users, including aviation, thus presenting a threat to safety of life."
The six shuttered transmitters are among 17 broadcasting stations notified last year that they were violating regulations. The CCK intends to shut down the remaining 11 stations in the coming days, Wangusi said.
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