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Mr. Boniface Makongo

6 th ANNUAL CONSUMER PROTECTION DIALOGUE CONFERENCE 8-10 th September,2014 PRESENTATION BY COMPETITION AUTHORITY OF KENYA. Mr. Boniface Makongo. "A Kenyan economy with globally efficient markets and enhanced consumer welfare for shared Prosperity". Date: 10/26/2014.

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Mr. Boniface Makongo

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  1. 6th ANNUAL CONSUMER PROTECTION DIALOGUE CONFERENCE 8-10th September,2014 PRESENTATION BY COMPETITION AUTHORITY OF KENYA Mr. Boniface Makongo "A Kenyan economy with globally efficient markets and enhanced consumer welfare for shared Prosperity" Date: 10/26/2014

  2. Introduction • The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) is a State Corporation established under section 7 of the Competition Act No. 12 0f 2010 (the Act); that came into force on 1st August 2011. • The Authority has a dual mandate of promoting and protecting effective competition in markets and preventing unfair and misleading market conduct to protect consumers. • The Authority is managed by a Board of 10 Members headed by a non-executive Chairman Vision:"A Kenyan economy with globally efficient markets and enhanced consumer welfare for shared Prosperity"

  3. Legal Mandate Part VI of the Competition Act provides for enforcement of consumer protection. The Authority is empowered to investigate matters relating to: i) False and misleading representations & Unconscionable conduct; iii) Supply of unsafe products, including failure by firms to observe public notices issued in respect of unsafe products; and prescribed product information standards. The Authority has developed Guidelines on:- • False and misleading representations & unconscionable conduct; • Safety standards and information standards; • Engaging with consumer organizations; Vision:"A Kenyan economy with globally efficient markets and enhanced consumer welfare for shared Prosperity"

  4. Achievements Apart from development of the Guidelines the other achievements are:- • Engagement framework with consumer protection bodies • The Authority in collaboration with registered consumer protection organizations and regulatory agencies marked the 1st World Consumer Rights Day in Kenya on 15th March, 2014 • The Authority conducted an inquiry in bench marking the Kenya Artificial Insemination service delivery • The Establishment of a Call Centre are at an advanced stage Vision: "A Kenyan economy with globally efficient markets and enhanced consumer welfare for shared Prosperity"

  5. Matters handled by the Authority Cases handled:- • During the year (2013/2014) the Authority handled fifteen (15) consumer protection cases • Four (4) cases had been brought forward from the previous year • Eleven (11) cases were received during the year, • Out of the 15 cases handled, 9 were finalized, • One (1) case was forwarded to the ODPP for prosecution, and • Five (5) cases were carried forward to the current financial year Vision:"A Kenyan economy with globally efficient markets and enhanced consumer welfare for shared Prosperity"

  6. THANK YOU Vision:"A Kenyan economy with globally efficient markets and enhanced consumer welfare for shared Prosperity"

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