CA
Communications Authority of Kenya WEBSITE REDESIGN · WORKSHOP DELIVERABLES
JUN 15-20 2026
Requirements Gathering Workshop · Week One

Rebuilding
a regulator's
public face.

A six-day discovery and design programme to redesign ca.go.ke — informed by full audit of the current site, benchmarking of Ofcom and NCA Ghana, and structured input from every CA department.

Workshop dates 16 — 21 Jun 2026
Project lead IT Lead, CA
Deliverables this week 14 outputs · 6 days

Six days, six focused outputs

01

Discovery

Stakeholder requirements, IA draft, content model. Foundation for the redesign.

02

Media Centre

UX templates, repository taxonomy, metadata schema. The newsroom architecture.

03

Backend & Workflow

Roles, permissions, embargo system, login portal, approval workflow.

04

Assets & Repository

Photo/video repository, upload workflows, naming conventions, infrastructure.

05

Portals

Media portal mockups, events portal, user journeys, API specs.

06

Alerts & Automation

Email alert workflows, RSS feeds, emergency notifications, automation design.

01
Monday · 15 June 2026

CA Website Discovery

Full stakeholder requirements analysis, mapping of existing communication flows, definition of redesign objectives, and a first-pass information architecture grounded in three audience pathways.

DELIVERABLE 01
Requirements baseline
Audience analysis, pain points, redesign objectives signed off by stakeholders.
DELIVERABLE 02
IA draft v0.1
Proposed information architecture with audience-first navigation.
DELIVERABLE 03
Content model
Content types, creators, approvers, update frequencies.

Three pathways, three intents

The current ca.go.ke buries content by department rather than user need. The redesign opens with a clear three-way split — each audience routes directly to the actions they need.

A

Operators & industry

PRIMARY · TASK-DRIVEN

Telecom operators, broadcasters, ISPs, device importers, courier companies, content service providers. Visit to transact with CA.

Apply for or renew a licence
Download forms and fee schedules
Check the licensee register
Submit equipment for type approval
Respond to open consultations
Access sector statistics
B

Consumers & public

HIGH VOLUME · FRICTION-SENSITIVE

Members of the public, mobile subscribers, broadband users, postal customers, victims of fraud. Visit to resolve a problem.

Check IMEI — is my phone legal?
File a complaint against an operator
Understand consumer rights
Report spam or fraud calls
Child online protection resources
Find regional CA office
C

Media & researchers

DOCUMENT-HEAVY

Journalists, academics, policy analysts, investors, international bodies. Visit to extract information.

Download sector statistics
Access reports and studies
Find press releases and speeches
Read consultation findings
Contact the media office
Access legislation and regulations

What success looks like

Seven measurable objectives signed off by stakeholders during Day 1. These become the north star for every decision through Day 6.

i.

Reduce inbound enquiries

Cut calls and emails for information already on the website by 40% within six months of launch.

ii.

Make licensing self-service

Operators find the right licence type, fee, and form without contacting the licensing department.

iii.

Surface consumer tools

IMEI checker, complaint filing, and fraud reporting reachable in one click from anywhere on the site.

iv.

Establish a modern regulator image

Visual and structural cues that match a 5th-strategic-plan-era CA — not a 2010s government portal.

v.

Improve findability

Searchable libraries for publications, regulations, statistics, and licensee registers — not flat PDF dumps.

vi.

Build a credible Media Centre

Journalists, analysts, and policy bodies treat the CA newsroom as their primary source.

vii.

Deliver mobile-first

All core journeys work on a phone over a 3G connection. Current site fails this on multiple pages.

The proposed navigation

Top-level sections restructured from department-led to audience-led. Click any section to expand. Badges show what's new, improved, or restructured from the current site.

New section or page
Improved / restructured
Moved from elsewhere
Interactive tool
Existing, retained
Homepage RESTRUCTURED
Audience pathways — operatorsNEW
Audience pathways — consumersIMPROVED
Audience pathways — media & researchersNEW
Quick actions barNEW
Latest news & announcements
Open consultations highlightIMPROVED
Key statistics snapshotNEW
About CA
Who we are
Leadership
Board of directors
Director general & management
Organisational structure
Strategic plan 2023–2027
Annual reports
Access to information
International affiliations
Careers
For operators & industry NEW SECTION
LicensingRESTRUCTURED
"What licence do I need?" wizard TOOL
Broadcasting licences
Telecommunications licences (ULF)
Postal & courier licences
Frequency spectrum licences
Type approval
Application forms & fees
Licensee register (searchable)
Licensing procedures & timelines
Regulatory sandbox
Compliance & enforcement
Compliance framework
Monitoring & inspections
Enforcement decisions
Quality of service standards
Spectrum management
Spectrum overview
National frequency allocation table
Spectrum licensing procedures
TV white spaces (TVWS) framework
Spectrum transfer guidelines
ICT coverage geo-portal
Numbering resources
Numbering plan
Numbering issuance procedure
Numbering management portal
Type approval
About type approval
Procedures & requirements
Technical specifications
Approved equipment register
Rejected equipment list
Market structure overview
e-Certification service providers
Regulatory sandbox
For consumers IMPROVED
IMEI checkerTOOL
File a complaintIMPROVED
Your consumer rights
Our role in your protection
Complaints process explained
Quality of service expectations
Consumer FAQs
Child online protection
Consumer education & outreach
SIM registration checkerNEW
Report spam & fraud callsNEW
Cybersecurity ELEVATED
About KE-CIRT/CC
National cybersecurity framework
Report a cyber incidentNEW
Advisories & alertsNEW
Cybersecurity resources & awareness
Cybersecurity training programmes
Statutes & regulations RESTRUCTURED
Legislation (KICA & amendments)
Subsidiary legislation & regulations
Guidelines & frameworks
Programming code (broadcasting)
Regulatory impact assessmentsMOVED
International obligationsMOVED
Public noticesMOVED
Universal access
Universal access overview
Universal service fund
Universal access projects
ICT coverage geo-portal
ICT access gap study
Universal service advisory council
Data dictionaries
Data & publications NEW SECTION
StatisticsDASHBOARD
Telecom sector statistics
Broadcasting sector statistics
Postal & courier statistics
Internet & data statistics
Download datasets
Reports & studiesMOVED
Annual reports
Sector reports
Research & studies
Quality of service reports
Open data catalogueNEW
Media centre RESTRUCTURED
News
Press releases & statements
Speeches
Events
Photo gallery
Video gallery
Media accreditationNEW
Campaigns & CSR
Public consultations
Open consultations
Closed consultations
Published findings
Subscribe to alerts
Newsletter subscribeNEW
Tenders & procurement
Open tenders
Awarded contracts
Certificate of award
Access to procurement opportunities
Vendor registrationNEW
Contact us
HQ & regional offices
Report corruption
File a complaint
Accessibility statementNEW
Website feedbackNEW

Twelve decisions that drive everything

The specific structural shifts from the current ca.go.ke, each tied to either the site audit or benchmarks from Ofcom and NCA Ghana.

+

New: "For operators & industry" section

All industry content scattered across Licensing, Media Centre, and Statutes consolidated into a single operator-first hub.

+

New: "What licence do I need?" wizard

Guided multi-step tool routing applicants to the exact licence, fee, and form. Eliminates the most common licensing department enquiry.

+

New: Cybersecurity as a top-level section

KE-CIRT/CC content elevated from a buried footer link to a full section — matching CA's 5th strategic plan priority.

+

New: Data & publications section

Statistics and reports extracted from the Media Centre and given dashboard-style presentation. NCA Ghana benchmark.

Improved: Homepage — audience pathways

Generic banner sliders replaced with three audience entry points, prominent search, and quick-action shortcuts.

Improved: Consumer protection deepened

SIM registration checker, spam reporting, FAQs added. Complaint filing reduced from 4+ clicks to 2.

Improved: Statutes & regulations library

Currently a flat page. Redesigned as a filterable library with categories and full-text search.

Improved: Media Centre restructured

News, consultations, reports, and publications separated into distinct sub-sections.

Moved: Consultations elevated

Currently buried at Media Centre → Public Consultations → Open. Moved up the hierarchy.

Moved: Notices & international obligations

Both currently sit under Media Centre "Others" — they belong in the regulatory library.

×

Removed: "Projects" as standalone menu

Vague top-level item with no submenu. Absorbed into Universal Access and About CA.

×

Removed: Generic homepage sliders

Four rotating banner images with no CTA replaced with functional audience pathways.

Day 1 Outcome Stakeholders signed off on the audience-first IA, the seven redesign objectives, and the content type inventory. The new structure is operator-first, consumer-second, and document-third — matching observed traffic patterns and Ofcom's proven model.
02
Tuesday · 16 June 2026

Media Centre Structure Design

Newsroom architecture for the CA Media Centre — homepage UX, content templates for press releases, speeches and consultations, repository taxonomy, and a Dublin Core-aligned metadata schema.

DELIVERABLE 01
UX templates
Media Centre homepage wireframe plus content type templates.
DELIVERABLE 02
Metadata schema
28-field schema for tagging and classifying all Media Centre content.
DELIVERABLE 03
Taxonomy map
Six controlled vocabularies feeding the classification system.

Media Centre homepage

Wireframe of the proposed Media Centre. The hero combines search and curated highlights. Filter chips replace tabs. A dedicated journalist sidebar addresses a gap in the current site — there is currently no media accreditation pathway.

ca.go.ke / media-centre

Media Centre

News, press releases, speeches, events and public consultations from the Communications Authority of Kenya.

Latest press release
CA announces spectrum auction — 12 Jun 2026
Open consultation
Review of QoS framework — closes 30 Jun
Upcoming event
Stakeholder forum — 25 Jun, Nairobi
FILTER BY All News Press releases Speeches Events Consultations Campaigns Publications
FEATURED

CA launches new Quality of Service benchmarking framework for mobile operators

The Communications Authority has gazetted revised minimum QoS thresholds applicable to all licensed mobile network operators from Q3 2026, including mandatory public reporting requirements.

PRESS RELEASE16 JUN 2026LICENSING & COMPLIANCE
⊙ News

Top students awarded as Kenya expands cybersecurity training programmes

21 MAY 2026CYBERSECURITY
⊙ Speech

Remarks by DG at the PAPU Conference — Kampala

31 MAR 2026INTERNATIONAL
⊙ Event

CA industry stakeholder engagement forum — Q2 2026

25 JUN 2026NAIROBI
⊙ Consultation

Review of the Quality of Service regulatory framework

CLOSES 30 JUN 2026OPEN
Design rationale Search-first hero (Ofcom pattern), filter chips replace tabs (faster scanning), featured item slot (curated by Comms), separate journalist pathway (gap in current site). The combined effect: reduce mean-time-to-information for both journalists and the public from approximately five clicks to one.

Six templates, one structure

Each Media Centre content type becomes a WP content type with enforced fields. Switch between them to see the field structure, required markers, approval workflow, and retention period.

CONTENT TYPE — PRESS RELEASE

[Headline — max 120 characters, active voice]

DATE: [Publication]REF: PR-[YYYY]-[NNN]SECTOR: [Tag]
Short, active, specific. e.g. "CA fines XYZ Telecom KES 5M for QoS violations"
Leave blank if no embargo. Format: DD/MM/YYYY HH:MM EAT
Who, what, when, where, why — in 2–3 sentences max. No "CA is pleased to announce…"
Supporting detail, context, regulatory basis. Plain English. Link to relevant regulation or consultation where applicable.
"[Quote text]," said [Full Name], [Title], Communications Authority of Kenya.
Second quote from a partner organisation or other CA official.
Background on CA, relevant statistics, definitions. Not published in the main body.
Name, title, email, phone
PDF, supporting data, images (max 3)
SECTORCONTENT TYPEAUDIENCEREGIONREGULATORY AREA
APPROVAL: COMMS → HOD → LEGAL (IF ENFORCEMENT) → PUBLISH RETENTION: 10 YEARS
CONTENT TYPE — SPEECH

[Speech title — e.g. "Remarks by the Director General at the ITU Regional Forum"]

SPEAKER: [Name & Title]OCCASION: [Event name]DATE: [Delivery]
Full name, official title at time of delivery
Full event name and organiser
DD/MM/YYYY
City, Country (or "Virtual")
☐ Check against delivery    ☐ As delivered    ☐ Embargoed until [time]
Full text. Paragraph breaks preserved. Subheadings allowed.
Used for search and filtering. e.g. "5G rollout, spectrum policy, consumer protection"
Attach presentation or referenced documents (PDF only)
SECTORTHEMEAUDIENCEINTERNATIONAL / DOMESTIC
APPROVAL: SPEAKER CONFIRMATION + COMMS SIGN-OFF RETENTION: PERMANENT (ARCHIVAL)
CONTENT TYPE — NEWS ARTICLE

[Headline]

AUTHOR: [Dept / Comms]PUBLISHED: [Date]CATEGORY: [Tag]
Clear, specific — describes the news, not the organisation
JPG/PNG, min 1200×630px. Alt text required.
1–2 sentences. Shown on listing pages and in email alerts. Max 200 chars.
News content. Short paragraphs. Plain language. Include links to related CA pages, regulations, or reports.
Links to relevant press releases, reports, consultations, sector pages (max 3)
SECTORCONTENT TYPEAUDIENCEDATE
APPROVAL: DEPT AUTHOR → COMMS EDITOR → HOD (IF SENSITIVE) RETENTION: 5 YEARS
CONTENT TYPE — PUBLIC CONSULTATION

[Consultation title]

OPENS: [Date]CLOSES: [Date]STATUS: OPEN / CLOSED / FINDINGS PUBLISHED
Full title as it will appear publicly
e.g. CA/C/001/2026
DD/MM/YYYY
DD/MM/YYYY 23:59 EAT
Why this consultation is being conducted. Regulatory basis. What CA will do with the responses.
Main consultation paper (PDF). Supporting annexes. Questions list (separate PDF).
Submission email, online form link, or postal address. Preferred format.
State whether responses will be published and conditions for confidential submissions.
Link to published findings document. Auto-updates status to "Findings published".
SECTORREGULATORY AREAAUDIENCE
APPROVAL: POLICY → LEGAL → DIRECTOR → BOARD (IF MAJOR) RETENTION: PERMANENT
CONTENT TYPE — EVENT

[Event name]

DATE: [DD/MM/YYYY]VENUE: [Location]STATUS: UPCOMING / PAST
Full official name of the event
Stakeholder forum / Workshop / Conference / Training / Ceremony
DD/MM/YYYY – DD/MM/YYYY (for multi-day)
HH:MM – HH:MM EAT
Physical address or "Virtual — link provided upon registration"
URL for online registration (if required)
Purpose, agenda highlights, target audience, key speakers (if confirmed)
Presentations (PDF), photos, video links, summary notes — added after the event
APPROVAL: DEPT OWNER → COMMS AUTO-ARCHIVE 30 DAYS POST-EVENT
CONTENT TYPE — PUBLIC NOTICE

[Notice title — e.g. "Notice of Intent to Revoke Licence: XYZ Broadcasting"]

REF: PN-[YYYY]-[NNN]DATE: [Issued]DEADLINE: [Response deadline]
Formal title — use standard phrasing per legal template
PN-[YYYY]-[NNN]
DD/MM/YYYY
DD/MM/YYYY (if applicable)
Cite specific KICA section or regulation under which notice is issued
Full legal text of the notice. Use approved legal template — do not paraphrase.
Department, email, phone
☐ Legal team sign-off date: ___________
APPROVAL: LEGAL → DIRECTOR → DG (ENFORCEMENT NOTICES) RETENTION: PERMANENT (LEGAL RECORD)

Dublin Core, extended for regulation

Twenty-eight fields applied across all Media Centre content. Aligned with Dublin Core (DC.Title, DC.Date, DC.Creator, DC.Subject, DC.Type), extended with regulatory-specific fields. The Sector, Regulatory Area, and Target Audience fields are controlled vocabularies — their values are defined in the taxonomy map.

FieldTypeDescriptionCoverageRequired
Core identification
TitletextFull official title of the content itemALLRequired
Content IDstringUnique system identifier e.g. PR-2026-042ALLRequired
Content typeenumPress release | News | Speech | Consultation | Event | Notice | Campaign | CSR | ReportALLRequired
Summary / standfirsttext1–2 sentence description for listings and email alerts (max 200 chars)ALLRequired
Dates & lifecycle
Publication datedatetimeDate content is made public (ISO 8601)ALLRequired
Embargo date/timedatetimeIf set, content hidden until this datetime. Used by scheduler.PRESS / NOTICESOptional
Last modifieddatetimeAuto-set by CMS on each saveALLAuto
Expiry / archive datedateDate after which content auto-archives (not deleted)EVENTS / CAMPAIGNSOptional
Event start datedatetimeFor events: start date and time (EAT)EVENTS ONLYRequired
Event end datedatetimeFor multi-day eventsEVENTS ONLYOptional
Consultation close datedatetimeDeadline for submissions. Auto-updates status to "Closed".CONSULTATIONSRequired
Classification & taxonomy
Sectorenum[]Telecoms | Broadcasting | Postal | Spectrum | Cyber | Universal Access | Cross-sectorALLRequired
Regulatory areaenum[]Licensing | Compliance | Consumer | Spectrum | Type Approval | Policy | Numbering | CyberALLRequired
Target audienceenum[]Operators | Consumers | Media | Researchers | Government | InternationalALLRequired
Keywords / tagstext[]Free-form tags (max 10). Used for search indexing and related content.ALLOptional
Geographic scopeenumNational | Regional (county) | InternationalCONSULTATIONS / EVENTSOptional
Authorship & attribution
Originating departmentenumCA department responsible. Drives CMS workflow routing.ALLRequired
Author / prepared byuserCMS user who created the content (auto-set)ALLAuto
Approved byuserCMS user who approved for publication (auto-set at approval step)ALLAuto
Speaker nametextFull name and title of speech delivererSPEECHES ONLYRequired
Media contacttextName, email, phone of CA communications contactPRESS / NOTICESRequired
Assets & attachments
Attachmentsfile[]PDF documents, data files (max 5 per item, 25MB each)ALLOptional
Featured imageimageHero image for listing and social sharing (min 1200×630px)NEWS / EVENTSOptional
Image alt texttextAccessibility description (required if image uploaded)NEWS / EVENTSConditional
Status & workflow
Publication statusenumDraft | Pending review | Approved | Scheduled | Published | ArchivedALLAuto
Consultation statusenumOpen | Closed | Findings publishedCONSULTATIONSRequired
Legal clearanceboolConfirmed by legal before publication (required for enforcement notices)NOTICESRequired
LanguageenumEnglish | Swahili | BothALLRequired
Retention periodenum1 year | 5 years | 10 years | PermanentALLRequired
Standard alignment Schema is aligned with Dublin Core (DC.Title, DC.Date, DC.Creator, DC.Subject, DC.Type) and IPTC news metadata patterns. Compatible with WP core field types. The schema feeds the CMS forms directly — every required field becomes a CMS validation rule.

Six controlled vocabularies

The term lists that feed the Classification Tags field in every content template. Managed in WP as taxonomy vocabularies. New terms reviewed quarterly — departments cannot add terms without approval.

Sector

Primary industry/sector the content relates to

Telecommunications
Mobile services
Fixed-line services
Internet & data services
MVNO services
International gateway
Broadcasting
Free-to-air TV
Radio
Subscription broadcasting
Community broadcasting
Signal distribution
Postal & courier
Public postal operator
International courier
Domestic courier
Spectrum
Cybersecurity
Universal access
Cross-sector / general

Regulatory area

Regulatory function the content falls under

Licensing
New licence grants
Licence renewals
Licence revocations
Type approval
Compliance & enforcement
Enforcement notices
Fines & penalties
Monitoring results
Consumer protection
Quality of service
Policy & consultation
Numbering management
Universal service
Procurement & tenders
Corporate / institutional

Content type

Formal classification of the content item

Press release
News article
Speech / remarks
Event
Public consultation
Public notice
Campaign
CSR / community
Report / publication
Photo gallery
Video

Target audience

Primary intended readers

Operators & industry
Telecom operators
Broadcasters
ISPs & data providers
Courier & postal operators
Device importers / vendors
Content service providers
Consumers & public
Media & journalists
Researchers & academia
Government & policy
International bodies
All audiences

Geographic scope

Area the content applies to

National (Kenya-wide)
Regional / county
Nairobi
Coast (Mombasa)
Western (Kisumu)
Nyanza
North Eastern
Rift Valley
Central
Eastern
East Africa (EAC)
Africa (AU/ATU)
International / global

Originating department

CA department responsible for the content

Director General's Office
Licensing Department
Broadcasting Department
Telecoms Department
Postal & Courier
Spectrum Management
Cybersecurity (KE-CIRT/CC)
Universal Service Fund
Consumer Affairs
Communications & PR
Legal & Compliance
Research & Statistics
Finance & Procurement
Human Resources
ICT Department
Day 2 Outcome Media Centre architecture is locked. Six content types, twenty-eight metadata fields, and six controlled vocabularies ready for implementation in WP. Every Media Centre item published from this point forward will be properly tagged, discoverable, and routable through the approval workflow defined in Day 3.