8.3 STRATEGIES 8.3.1 Broadcasting Services The Government will ensure: a) Availability of free-to air public service TV and radio channels to all parts of the country; b) Continued support towards universal availability of radio services and the widest access to commercial radio channels; c) That local programming which reflects the nation’s cultural diversity becomes an integral part of public service broadcasting; and d) That universal service broadcasting obligation is undertaken by the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation as the national public broadcaster. 8.3.2 Telecommunication Services The Government will ensure: a) Basic telecommunications services are made available at affordable prices; b) All fixed and mobile telephone operators provide functional free emergency calls, access to operator assistance and affordable directory enquiry services; and c) The establishment of telecentres. 8.3.3 Postal Services The Government will promote the provision of universal postal services nationwide. The services will cover standard letters, parcels and money orders. Universal service obligation will be partly funded through the Universal Service Fund. 8.4 FINANCING UNIVERSAL ACCESS The Government expects the private sector to play an important role in meeting the universal access targets through increased investments. The 45