to ensure a safe and secure mail and courier network. It is also recognized that the prevailing terrorist
activities rife in the region exacerbates the situation. This calls for the need by government to develop
security guidelines to guide operators in the sector to address these inherent risks. Consequently the
will continue to improve the security management framework in postal/courier circles with a view to
addressing the above stated challenges.
9.5
Philatelic Service
The provision of philatelic services, which involve designing and issuing stamps, will remain an
exclusive privilege of the PCK. Such services mirror the unique and varied nature of the Kenyan society,
history, culture, heritage, institutions, flora, fauna, and events of outstanding national and
international interest.
The CA will regulate and monitor the issuance of stamps particularly those of a commemorative
nature.
9.6
Establishment of a National Addressing System (NAS)
The Government acknowledges that good addressing and high quality address data constitute an
important part of a nation’s infrastructure. Quality addressing and postcode systems are essential to
the socio-economic infrastructure and development of a country. They also form the cornerstone of
quality postal services, facilitating business transactions and hence the country's economic growth.
The lack of a complete, correct and unique national addressing system constitutes a major socioeconomic challenge for Kenya.
Worldwide, it has been accepted that addresses are an essential tool for economic and social
development and that the existence of complete, correct and unique address data should be seen as
being of fundamental importance for all countries.
Identified weakness in the existing postal addressing system in which mail is delivered through some
400,000 private office boxes and bags to a population of 40 million. The policy will emphasise the need
to establish the new addressing system which will meet diversified needs of the public and enhance
contribution to the national development.
9.6.1
(a)
(b)
Benefits of NAS
More revenue will be realized by tax authorities. This is because inadequate address system
makes it difficult to identify and trace all businesses which are potential taxpayers and hence
loss of a lot of revenue due to lack of proper postal codes and addressing system.
Remarkably boost e-commerce by allowing more efficient delivery of products and services
including home delivery of mail and other postal/courier articles-this will enhance quality of
services delivered by the postal licensees and a satisfied consumer so as to:
(i)
(ii)
Facilitate the reach of social and utility services (health, telephone, electricity, water,
education etc) thereby promoting universal services;
Give equitable access to communication and other services to all Kenyans ;
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