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CAP. 411A
Kenya Information and Communications
[Rev. 2011
(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 promotional 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