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Kenya has emerged as the top country in Africa with the best regulations covering information communication and technology.
According to the International Telecommunications Union (ITU), Kenya ranked top with a score of 93 points on the ICT Regulatory Tracker and improvement from 92 points scored earlier.
“This ranking is a clear testament of the excellent work that CA has done in spearheading Kenya’s digital transformation and driving digital access for all. At 25, CA’s regulatory regime has attained maturity and gained global recognition,” said Steve Isaboke, Principal Secretary for Broadcasting and Telecommunications.
According to the ranking by the United Nations agency, Nigeria was the second best regulated ICT market with a score of 92 followed by South Africa with 88 points.
Globally, Kenya was ranked 20th out of 194 countries covered, with Italy topping the list at 100 points, followed by Lithuania at 99.5.
ITU further rated Kenya’s ICT regulatory framework at the apex level of advanced fourth generation (G4), acknowledging the country’s competitive and inclusive ICT regulatory framework.
“This ranking shows that CA staff and leadership are executing their work diligently,” he added.
Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) Director General David Mugonyi said the recognition comes at a time CA is preparing to commemorate its silver jubilee anniversary next month as the national ICT regulator.
He said CA’s facilitative regulatory regime has enabled connectivity across the country, enabling consumer choice and access to ICT services for citizens and businesses.
Other African countries in the top ten include Malawi, Egypt, Rwanda, Morocco, Uganda, Burkina Faso and Senegal made it to the top 10 list.
Finland and Ireland tied in third position with 99 points.
The ICT Regulatory Tracker is an evidence-based tool for decision-makers and regulators and highlights the strength of regulatory frameworks in the rapidly evolving digital landscape.
