Section 89 of The Consumer Protection Act CAP 501: Establishment of the Committee

    

(1) There is established a committee to be known as the Kenya Consumers Protection Advisory Committee.
(2) The Committee shall consist of—
(a) a Chairperson elected by members from among the members referred to in paragraph (d)(i);
(b) the Principal Secretary in the ministry for the time being responsible for matters relating to trade and industry;
(c) the Attorney-General;
(d) the following persons appointed by the Cabinet Secretary—
(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) one person nominated by the Kenya Association of Manufacturers;
(v) one person with experience in banking, accounting, economics or insurance matters; and
(vi) 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.


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