Investor Presentaiton
[Rev. 2016]
Consumer Protection
(d) the following persons appointed by the Minister-
No. 46 of 2012
(i)
four persons nominated by accredited consumer organizations
in such manner as may be prescribed;
(ii)
one person nominated by the Kenya Bureau of Standards;
(iii) one person nominated by the Kenya Medical Association;
(iv)
(v)
(vi)
one
person nominated by the Kenya Association of
Manufacturers;
one person with experience in banking, accounting, economics
or insurance matters; and
one person nominated by the Law Society of Kenya.
(3) The conduct and regulation of the business and affairs of the Committee
shall be as prescribed by the Cabinet Secretary in consultation with the Committee.
(4) The Ministry shall provide the secretariat to the Committee.
90. Functions of the Committee
The functions of the Committee shall be-
(a) advising the Cabinet Secretary and ensuring relevant action on all
aspects relating to consumer protection;
(b) formulation of policy relating to this Act and legislative proposals in the
interest of consumers and the modification, consolidation or updating
of legislation providing protection to consumers in the areas covered
under, or related to this Act;
(c) the co-ordination and networking of consumer activities and the
development of linkages with consumer organizations and the
competent authorities and agencies locally and outside Kenya for the
protection of consumer interests;
(d)
promotion or participation in consumer education programmes, locally
and elsewhere, and activities, the dissemination of consumer issues
with a view to proposing corrective measures;
(e) providing advice to consumers on their rights and responsibilities
under appropriate laws, and making available to consumers general
information affecting the interest of consumers;
(f) creating or facilitating the establishment of conflict resolution
mechanisms on consumer issues, investigation of any complaints
received regarding consumer issues, and where appropriate, referring
the complaint to the appropriate competent authority and ensuring
that action has been taken by the competent authority to whom the
complaint has been referred;
(g) working in consultation with the Chief Justice, County governors and
other relevant institutions on the establishment of dispute resolution
mechanisms;
(h) monitoring and keeping under review the trading and business
practices relating to the supply of goods and services to consumers
and to activities related or ancillary thereto;
(i)
undertaking or commissioning any study or research which may be
necessary to promote consumer protection and thereby publish the
State of National and County Consumer Protection Annual Report;
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