The Communications Authority of Kenya has said the number of courier service providers have surged since the country was hit by the coronavirus. In a statement, the authority acting director general Mercy Wanjau said that it facilitates domestic and cross border e-commerce activities by licensing national and international courier providers to transport and deliver packages. The Ag DG said some public service vehicles and e-commerce market platforms have taken advantage of the virus to offer courier services without being licensed. Members of the public have also been asked to demand a valid compliance certificate when seeking services. The authority said it has developed a courier market structure and licence administration framework under which different courier licences are granted.

Source: The Star June 12, 2020 15:11 UTC