ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Kenya Information and Communications Act
47. Functions of the Commission in relation to postal services
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
47. Functions of the Commission in relation to postal services
(1)The functions of the Commission in relation to postal services shall be to—(a)ensure that there are provided throughout Kenya good and sufficient postal and other related services, on such terms as the Commission may deem expedient;(b)ensure that the public post licensee is able to provide postal services at rates consistent with efficient and continuous service and financing viability;(c)promote development of postal systems and services in accordance with recognised international standards, practices and public demand;(d)exercise licensing and regulatory functions in respect of postal systems and services in Kenya in accordance with this Act;(e)regulate the fixing of rates of postage and other fees or sums to be charged in respect of postal articles weighing not more than three hundred and fifty grams;(f)regulate the issuance of postage stamps including definitive, commemorative and special issues of postage stamps and any other philatelic items;(g)ensure the terms and conditions stated in any licence granted under section 51 are complied with;(h)promote competition in the provision of postal services;(i)ensure that reasonable demands for postal services are satisfied;(j)promote and encourage the expansion of postal services in Kenya; and(k)further the advancement of technology relating to the post and postal services.(2)In discharging the functions and duties under subsection (1), the Commission shall have regard to—(a)efficiency and economy;(b)fostering the development and expansion of postal services in Kenya in collaboration with other countries and international organisations;(c)the maintenance of effective competition between persons providing or interested in providing postal services;(d)the promotion of measures for the safety of life through communications;(e)the provision of postal service rates consistent with efficient service and the necessity for maintaining financial viability; and(f)the promotion and development of standards in the field of postal systems and services.