Rev. 2011]
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distribution.
(2) A licensed supplier, importer or distributor of electronic
communications equipment shall ensure that(a) the equipment is type approved by the Commission; and
(b) customers for radio communications equipment have radio
communications licences from the Commission.
(3) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), a person may import into Kenya
any type approved terminal electronic communication equipment where the
equipment is solely for personal use.
(4) A person shall not sell electronic communication equipment sell at a
place other than a shop or a distribution centre of a licensed supplier, importer
or distributor.
18. (1) The Commission shall from time to time publish a list of prohibited Lists of equipment.
equipment.
(2) A service provider shall not supply, import or distribute for use any
equipment prohibited by the Commission.
19. (1) A supplier, importer or distributor who wishes to import and re- Re-exportation of
package equipment for re-exportation or transshipment shall apply for a permit equipment.
from the Commission.
(2) Prior to the importation of any equipment under this regulation, the
supplier, importer or distributor shall furnish or cause to be furnished to the
Commission full particulars of the respective equipment and the business the
supplier, importer or distributor is involved in.
(3) A supplier, importer or distributor who imports and repackages
equipment for re-exportation or transshipment, equipment imported without a
permit issued under paragraph (1) commits an offence.
20. The Commission shall not issue a permit to a supplier, importer or Capacity of
distributor unless the Commission is satisfied that the supplier, importer or the importer or
distributor—
distributor.
(a) is capable of conducting the business;
(b) has qualified and competent technical and supporting staff;
(c) has a suitable shop or distribution centre; and
(d) meets any other criteria determined by the Commission.
21. The Commission may in consultation with the relevant Government Import and sale
agencies, restrict the importation or sale within Kenya of any communications restrictions.