Kenyan postal and courier industry study by Analysys Mason proposes far-reaching reforms

NAIROBI, KENYA, 01 APRIL 2014 – Analysys Mason last week presented findings from its study on Kenya’s postal and courier industry, and outlined recommended industry reforms for the Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK) to consider.

The CCK engaged global communications adviser Analysys Mason to undertake the study, which assessed market development, competition, reserved services, licensing, interconnection, universal service requirements, and mail security issues across Kenya’s postal and courier sector.

Included in the list of proposed reforms was the phasing out of Postal Corporation of Kenya’s (PCK) exclusivity for standard delivery of all items weighing less than 350 grams, in order to liberalise the market for all mail conveyance services. PCK would, however, retain the right to issue postage stamps and provide post-office boxes to customers.

Other proposed reforms outlined in the report would lead to an improved definition of the universal service obligation, and would simplify licensing procedures to encourage unlicensed courier companies to participate fully in industry regulations.

The findings and recommendations of the study will assist the CCK to:

• develop new strategic policy, legal and regulatory frameworks in order to encourage sector development
• support e-commerce and underpin economic growth
• improve access to, and increase the affordability of, postal and courier services for Kenyans in the coming years.

Analysys Mason was supported in its review of the postal and courier sector by a team from Sunflower Associates and PLCWW.

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