The Kenya Infromation and Communications (Amendment) Act, 2009, provides for the establishment of a Universal Service Fund (USF), administered and managed by the Communications Authority of Kenya.

The purpose of the Fund is to support widespread access to ICT services, promote capacity building and innovation in ICT services in the country.The sources of the Fund include levies on licensees, appropriations from Government as well as grants and donations.

The Fund is expected to finance national projects that have significant impact on the availability and accessibility of ICTs in rural, remote and poor urban areas.