By The Mountain Journal
Kenyans will dig deeper in their pockets to send mails through
Postal Corporation of Kenya (PCK) premises following an application to review
charges.
Residents have 30 days to give their comments in regard to the
application before the regulator.
PCK has been fighting to remain flouting as digital technology took over its market share.
The review of tariffs comes when PCK is facing serious
challenges in the courier service following strong opposition from transport
saccos’ among other players.
In an application to Communications Authority of Kenya (CAK),
the postal manager seeks for the authority from the regulator to review the
cost of sending mails, a letter weighing 20 grammes will be charged at Sh40 up
from the current Sh 30.
Those weighing above 20 grammes to 50 grammes will be charged at
Sh 65 up from Sh40.
Between 50 grammes and 100 grams, the PCK plans to raise
the tariffs from Sh50 to Sh75, while between 250 grams and half a kilogramme
will be Sh150 from Sh95.
In the gazette notice, Mr Tom Olwero from the office of the
regulators Director General has notified the public that PCK has applied for
the review of their postage rates following increased cost of service delivery.
Utility
To be affected are learning institutions, Government departments, corporates among
others
PCK is known for sending success cards to KCPE and KCSE
candidates ahead of national examination.
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