The Communications Authority of Kenya (CAK) is tightening the noose on Public Service Vehicles (PSVs) and e-commerce entities operating courier services without a proper license. CAK’s Director General, David Mugonyi, announced a strict warning against these illegal operations, emphasizing the legal requirement for a valid license from the Authority.
Violators, including unauthorized PSV Saccos and e-commerce platforms, face severe penalties under Section 49 of the Kenya Information and Communications Act, 1998. Offenders risk fines up to Sh300,000, imprisonment for up to one year, or both.
Mugonyi urged the public to patronize only licensed courier services, highlighting the added security and reliability these providers offer. He also recommended verifying a service’s legitimacy through its compliance certificate from the Authority.
The CAK has made it easier for consumers to identify authorized operators by listing licensed courier providers on its website, along with comprehensive information on the courier market and regulatory framework.
This enforcement action follows a gazette notice issued by CAK in early April, signaling a crackdown on six postal courier companies operating without a license. The move threatens to disrupt courier services in major urban centers, including Nairobi, Mombasa, and Kisumu.
With 289 licensed operators recorded as of June 2021, the CAK’s initiative underscores its commitment to ensuring compliance and protecting consumers in Kenya’s burgeoning courier market.
The Communications Authority of Kenya Sets Sights on Unlicensed Courier Services
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CAK) is tightening the noose on Public Service Vehicles (PSVs) and e-commerce entities operating courier services without a proper license. CAK’s Director General, David Mugonyi, announced a strict warning against these illegal operations, emphasizing the legal requirement for a valid license from the Authority.
Violators, including unauthorized PSV Saccos and e-commerce platforms, face severe penalties under Section 49 of the Kenya Information and Communications Act, 1998. Offenders risk fines up to Sh300,000, imprisonment for up to one year, or both.
Mugonyi urged the public to patronize only licensed courier services, highlighting the added security and reliability these providers offer. He also recommended verifying a service’s legitimacy through its compliance certificate from the Authority.
The CAK has made it easier for consumers to identify authorized operators by listing licensed courier providers on its website, along with comprehensive information on the courier market and regulatory framework.
This enforcement action follows a gazette notice issued by CAK in early April, signaling a crackdown on six postal courier companies operating without a license. The move threatens to disrupt courier services in major urban centers, including Nairobi, Mombasa, and Kisumu.
With 289 licensed operators recorded as of June 2021, the CAK’s initiative underscores its commitment to ensuring compliance and protecting consumers in Kenya’s burgeoning courier market.
Last modified: April 29, 2024
