Rev. 2011]
Kenya Information and Communications
CAP. 411A
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(g) the fees for the assignment and transfer of numbers and addresses
which may be determined by the Commission; and
(h) any other matters that the Commission may, from time to time,
prescribe in the Gazette.
(7) The Commission may when assigning or allocating numbers to
licensees charge the prescribed fees for the allocation or assignment.
(8) The Commission shall permit any person, upon paying the prescribed
fee, to inspect the numbering and addressing plan during working hours.
(9) Notwithstanding paragraph (8), any person authorized by the
Commission, in writing, may inspect the numbering plan without paying the
prescribed fee.
6. (1) A licensee shall apply and abide by the numbering plan prescribed Compliance with
by the Commission.
numbering and
address plans.
(2) The Commission may, before developing a numbering plan, consult
with licensees in respect of—
(a) arrangements for the allocation and re-allocation of numbers within
the initial numbering plan; and
(b) additions to, or replacement of the initial numbering plan.
(3) The Commission shall, at least six months before prescribing a new
numbering plan give notice to licensees and the general public in the Gazette
and any other media that the Commission considers appropriate.
7. (1) All licensees shall use the communication numbers and addresses Obligations of
assigned by the Commission in accordance with the National Communication licensees.
Numbering and Address Plan and ensure that the resources are—
(a) utilized efficiently;
(b) limited to provision of communication services;
(c) utilized in a manner that ensures that communications systems and
services are identified;
(d) utilized and paid for as prescribed by the Commission; and
(e) not transferred without the prior written consent of the
Commission.