Rev. 2011]

Kenya Information and Communications

CAP. 411A

whom shall be recommended by the Inter-Religious
Forum;
(ii) two members appointed by the Media Council of Kenya
established under the Media Act, 2007;
(iii) one member nominated by the Law Society of Kenya;
and
(iv) one member, not being a civil servant, nominated by the
Attorney-General.
(4) The members shall at their first meeting elect one of their
number to be the Chairman.
(5) In nominating members of the Council under subsection (3),
the nominating body or authority shall nominate persons who—
(a) have knowledge and experience in media matters,
broadcasting, communication or cultural issues;
(b) it is satisfied do not have a conflict of interest under Part IVA
and have no financial or other interest likely to prejudicially
affect the carrying out of their functions under this Part;
and
(c) are, in the opinion of the nominating body or authority,
suitable to perform the functions and duties of a member
competently and honestly.
Part V—Postal Services
47. (1) The functions of the Commission in relation to postal Functions of the
Commission in
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 demands;

relation to postal
services.

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