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THE ENERGY AND WATER UTILITIES
REGULATORY AUTHORITY ACT
[PRINCIPAL LEGISLATION]
Arrangement of Sections
Section Title
PART I
PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS
1. Short title.
2. Commencement.
3. Interpretation.
PART II
THE AUTHORITY
4. Establishment of Authority.
5. Legal status and capacity of Authority.
6. Duties of Authority.
7. Functions of Authority.
8. Establishment of Board of Directors.
9. Establishment of Nomination Committee and nominations.
10. Functions of Nomination Committee.
11. Code of conduct.
12. Conflict of interest.
13. Removal of members.
14. Director General.
15. Directors, consultants and other staff.
PART III
POWERS AND PROCEEDINGS OF THE AUTHORITY
16. General powers.
17. Power to regulate rates and charges.
18. Power to obtain information.
19. Power to hold inquiries.
20. Competition policy and contraventions of competition legislation.
21. Authority may sit in committees.
22. Delegation.

9. Power to hold inquiries.
20. Competition policy and contraventions of competition legislation.
21. Authority may sit in committees.
22. Delegation.

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23. Consultation with consumers, industry and Government.
24. Public Register.
25. Confidentiality.
PART IV
REVIEW AND APPEALS PROCEDURE
26. Review Panel.
27. Decision made under delegated power.
28. Decision by Division to be placed on Public Register.
29. Appeals to Fair Competition Tribunal.
PART V
THE COUNCIL
30. Establishment of Council.
31. Functions and powers of Council.
32. Proceedings of Council.
33. Funds of Council and annual report.
PART VI
COMPLAINTS AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION
34. Complaints.
35. Procedure and powers of Authority.
36. Appeals to Fair Competition Tribunal.
37. Inconsistency with sector legislation.
38. Inconsistency with Fair Competition Act or Standards Act.
PART VII
ENFORCEMENT AND COMPLIANCE
39. Compliance orders.
40. Rules and declarations.
41. Regulations.
42. Offences.
43. Compounding of offences.
PART VIII
FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
44. Funds of Authority.
45. Surplus funds.

nd declarations.
41. Regulations.
42. Offences.
43. Compounding of offences.
PART VIII
FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
44. Funds of Authority.
45. Surplus funds.

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46. Repealed.
47. Accounts and Financial audit.
48. Performance audit.
49. Annual report.
50. Budget.
51. Powers of Minister responsible for finance.
PART IX
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
52. Existing licences, permits and contracts.
PART X
CONSEQUENTIAL AMENDMENTS TO SECTOR LEGISLATION
53. Consequential Amendment and savings.
SCHEDULES

52. Existing licences, permits and contracts.
PART X
CONSEQUENTIAL AMENDMENTS TO SECTOR LEGISLATION
53. Consequential Amendment and savings.
SCHEDULES

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PART I
PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS
1. This Act may be cited as the Energy and Water Utilities
Regulatory Authority Act.
2. [Omitted]
3. In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires-
“annual report” means the annual report of the Authority
referred to in section 33;
“Authority” means the Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory
Authority established by section 4 also as known by its
acronym as EWURA;
“award” means an award of the Authority referred to in
section 36;
“Board” means the Board of Directors of the Authority
referred to in section 8;
Short title
Commencement
Interpretation
Act No.
8 of 2003 s.128
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THE ENERGY AND WATER UTILITIES
REGULATORY AUTHORITY ACT
An Act to establish a Regulatory Authority in relation to energy and water
utilities and to provide for its operation in place of former Authorities
and for related matters.
[1st February, 2005]
[GN. No. 50 of 2005]
[1st October 2005]
[GN. No. 19 of 2006]
Acts Nos.
11 of 2001
8 of 2003
16 of 2007
13 of 2008
13 of 2019
5 of 2022

February, 2005]
[GN. No. 50 of 2005]
[1st October 2005]
[GN. No. 19 of 2006]
Acts Nos.
11 of 2001
8 of 2003
16 of 2007
13 of 2008
13 of 2019
5 of 2022

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“Chairman” means the person appointed as Chairman of
the Authority under section 8 and includes the Deputy
Chairman and any other person performing the functions
of the Chairman;
“class licence” means a licence that may be granted to two
or more `suppliers under sector legislation on standard
terms and conditions or substantially standard terms and
conditions;
“code of conduct” means a code of conduct adopted by the
Authority in accordance with section 11(2);
“Commission” means the Fair Competition Commission;
“committee” means a committee established by the Authority
under section 21;
“confidential material” includes the material which the
Authority is satisfied that it is of confidential nature and-
(a) its disclosure could adversely affect the competitive
position of any person; or
(b) is commercially sensitive for some other reason;
“consultation” means to notify or seek views of the other
party or person;
“Council” means the EWURA Consumer Consultative
Council established under section 30;
“Director General” means the Director General of the
Authority appointed under section 14 of the Act;
“Division” means a division of the Authority constituted
under section 15;
“Division Director” means a Division Director appointed
under section 15;
“Gazette” means the Government Gazette of the United
Republic;
“inquiry” means the inquiry instituted by the Authority
pursuant to section19;
“Internal Review Committee” means the committee
appointed by the Authority pursuant to section 27;
“member” means any member of the Board of the Authority
including the Chairman and Director General;

ppointed by the Authority pursuant to section 27;
“member” means any member of the Board of the Authority
including the Chairman and Director General;

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“Minister” means the Minister responsible for the Authority;
“officer” means any member or employee of EWURA;
“Permanent Secretary” means the Permanent Secretary
responsible for the Authority;
“Public Register” means the Public Register of the Authority,
kept by the Authority pursuant to section 24;
“regulated goods” means any goods produced, supplied
or offered for supply or for use in a regulated sector and
includes any goods the Authority declares under section 40;
“regulated sector” means-
(a) electricity;
(b) petroleum;
(c) natural gas; and
(d) water and sewerage;
“regulated services” means any services supplied or offered
for supply in a regulated sector and includes services
which the Authority declares to be such services under
section 40;
“regulated supplier” means any person engaging in activities
in or in connection with a regulated sector and includes
any person whom the Authority declares under section
40 to be such supplier;
“Review Panel” means the review panel established under
section 26;
“sector Act” means any of the statutes referred to in the
Third and Fourth Schedules and any statutes amending
or replacing those statutes;
“sector legislation” means the legislation referred to in the
Third Schedule;
“sector Minister” means the Minister responsible for a
regulated sector;
“spectrum” means the electromagnetic spectrum;
“standards” includes technical and safety standards in the
regulated sector;
“sub-office” means in relation to the Authority, any office of
the Authority other than its head office;

and safety standards in the
regulated sector;
“sub-office” means in relation to the Authority, any office of
the Authority other than its head office;

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“Tribunal” means the Fair Competition Tribunal established
under the Fair Competition Act. PART II
THE AUTHORITY
4. There is hereby established a body to be known as the
Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority also known
by its acronym as “EWURA”. 5.–(1) The Authority shall be a body corporate with perpetual
succession and a common seal and shall, in its corporate name,
be capable of-
(a) suing and being sued;
(b) acquiring, holding and disposing of movable and
immovable property;
(c) exercising the powers and performing the functions
conferred upon it by or under this Act; or
(d) entering into any contract or other transaction, and
doing or suffering to do all such other acts and things
which a body corporate may lawfully perform, do or
suffer to be done. (2) A document in writing recording acts or decisions of
the Authority may be executed or authenticated on behalf of
the Authority under the hand of the Chairman, the Director
General or the Secretary of the Board.

hority may be executed or authenticated on behalf of
the Authority under the hand of the Chairman, the Director
General or the Secretary of the Board.

(3) The common seal of the Authority shall be duly affixed
if witnessed under hand by the Chairman, Director General
or the Secretary of the Board and any other person duly
authorised in that behalf. (4) Judicial notice shall be taken of the common seal of the
Authority and any document executed or authenticated in
accordance with this section. (5) Notwithstanding the preceding provisions of this section,
and the Authority having the status of a body corporate, the
Attorney General shall have the right to intervene in any suit
or matter instituted by or against the Authority. Cap. 285
Establishment of
Authority
Legal status
and capacity of
Authority
Act No. 8 of 2003 s. 129

or matter instituted by or against the Authority. Cap. 285
Establishment of
Authority
Legal status
and capacity of
Authority
Act No. 8 of 2003 s. 129

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(6) Where the Attorney General intervenes in any matter in
pursuance of subsection (6), the provisions of the Government
Proceedings Act, shall apply in relation to the proceedings of
that suit or matter as if it had been instituted by or against the
Government. 6.

nment
Proceedings Act, shall apply in relation to the proceedings of
that suit or matter as if it had been instituted by or against the
Government. 6.

It shall be the duty of the Authority that in carrying out its
functions it shall strive to enhance the welfare of Tanzania
society by-
(a) promoting effective competition and economic
efficiency;
(b) protecting the interests of consumers;
(c) protecting the financial viability of efficient suppliers;
(d) promoting the availability of regulated services
to all consumers including low income, rural and
disadvantaged consumers;
(e) enhancing public knowledge, awareness and
understanding of the regulated sectors including-
(i) the rights and obligations of consumers and
regulated suppliers;
(ii) the ways in which complaints and disputes may be
initiated and resolved; and
(iii) the duties, functions and activities of the
Authority; and
(f) taking into account the need to protect and preserve
the environment. 7.–(1) The functions of the Authority shall be-
(a) to perform the functions conferred on the Authority by
sector legislation;
(b) subject to sector legislation-
(i) to issue, renew and cancel licences;
(ii) to enforce standards for goods and services;
(iii) to establish terms and conditions for supply of
goods and services;
(iv) to regulate rates and charges; and
Cap.

andards for goods and services;
(iii) to establish terms and conditions for supply of
goods and services;
(iv) to regulate rates and charges; and
Cap.

5
Duties of
Authority
Functions of
Authority
Acts Nos. 8 of 2003 s. 130
16 of 2007 s. 41
5 of 2022 s. 40

5
Duties of
Authority
Functions of
Authority
Acts Nos. 8 of 2003 s. 130
16 of 2007 s. 41
5 of 2022 s. 40

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(v) to make rules for carrying out the purposes and
provisions of this Act and the sector legislation;
(c) to monitor the performance of the regulated sector in
relation to-
(i) levels of investment;
(ii) availability, quantity and standard of services;
(iii) the costs of services;
(iv) the efficiency of production and distribution of
services; and
(v) other matters relevant to the Authority;
(d) to facilitate the resolution of complaints and disputes;
(e) to disseminate information about matters relevant to
its functions;
(f) to consult with other regulatory authorities;
(g) to administer this Act; and
(h) to perform such other functions as are conferred on the
Authority. (2) The Authority shall not perform its functions in
contravention of any International Agreements to which the
United Republic is a party.

Authority. (2) The Authority shall not perform its functions in
contravention of any International Agreements to which the
United Republic is a party.

(3) In the performance of its functions, the Authority shall
not award or cancel a major or exclusive licence having a
term of five or more years without prior consultation with the
Minister and the relevant sector Minister. (4) In addition to the preceding provisions of this section,
the Minister may, from time to time as occasion necessitates
it, give to the Authority directions of a specific or general
character on specific issues, other than in relation to the
discharge of the regulatory functions, arising in relation to any
sector for the purposes of securing the effective performance
by the Authority of its policy, functions and compliance with
the code of conduct. (5) Any direction given by the Minister in accordance
with subsection (4) of this section shall be in writing and be
published in the Gazette.

onduct. (5) Any direction given by the Minister in accordance
with subsection (4) of this section shall be in writing and be
published in the Gazette.

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8.–(1) There is hereby established a Board of Directors which
shall be the governing body of the Authority and shall consist
of seven members as follows-
(a) a Chairman, who shall be a non-executive;
(b) five non-executive members; and
(c) the Director General appointed under section 14. (2) The Chairman shall be appointed by the President, and
the five non-executive members shall be appointed by the
Minister after consultation with the relevant sector ministers
and the appointment shall be made from the respective
lists of shortlisted candidates submitted by the Nomination
Committee. (3) In order to maintain impartiality of the Authority and
for the purpose of avoiding conflict of interest, a person shall
not be qualified for appointment as a member of the Authority
if, owing to the nature of the office he holds, is likely to exert
influence on the Authority.

qualified for appointment as a member of the Authority
if, owing to the nature of the office he holds, is likely to exert
influence on the Authority.

(4) The members of the Board of Directors shall be paid
such remuneration and allowances as shall be set out in their
letters of appointment or as may be determined by the Minister,
on the advice of the Authority and after consultation with the
relevant sector Minister. (5) The provisions of the First Schedule to this Act shall have
effect as to the composition of the Board of Directors, the tenure
of office of its members, termination of their appointments,
the proceedings of the Board of Directors and other matters in
relation to the Board of Directors and its members. 9.–(1) Whenever there is to be appointed a member or
members of the Board, there shall be established a Nomination
Committee composed of-
(a) the Permanent Secretary, who shall be the Chairman;
(b) Permanent Secretaries or their representatives from
the sector Ministries; and
(c) two other persons representing the private sector
nominated in accordance with subsection (2). Establishment
of Board of
Directors
Act No. 8 of 2003 s. 131
Establishment
of Nomination
Committee and
nominations
Acts Nos. 8 of 2003 s. 132
13 of 2019 s. 4

shment
of Board of
Directors
Act No. 8 of 2003 s. 131
Establishment
of Nomination
Committee and
nominations
Acts Nos. 8 of 2003 s. 132
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(2) One of the two persons referred to in subsection
(1)(c) shall be nominated from a legally recognised body
representative of private sector interests, and the other person
shall be nominated by the Council. (3) The Council and the body representing private sector
shall both consult with other industry organisations and
chambers of commerce as may be reasonable by advertising
in the widely circulating news media within and outside the
United Republic as well as by using consultants to secure
the best candidates for the Authority before nominating any
person under subsection (2). (4) The Authority in the course of performing their duty
shall pay all the allowances, fees, and any other expenses
incurred by the Nomination Committee, consultants or any
other person in the course of his duties to the Authority, as it
may be approved by the Minister.

rred by the Nomination Committee, consultants or any
other person in the course of his duties to the Authority, as it
may be approved by the Minister.

(5) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, the
proceedings of the Nomination Committee shall be carried on
as provided in the Second Schedule. 10.–(1) The functions of the Nomination Committee shall be
to nominate persons for appointment as members of the Board
of Directors and a Director General of the Authority. (2) The Nomination Committee may take such actions
as are reasonably necessary to identify and attract the best
candidates including advertising in the news media widely
circulating within and outside Mainland Tanzania. (3) The Nomination Committee shall submit to -
(a) the Minister, three names of persons to be forwarded
to the President by the Minister to be considered for
appointment as Chairman;
(b) the Minister, ten names of persons to be considered for
appointment as Board members; and
(c) the Minister, three names for appointment as Director
General. (4) The Authority shall pay from its funds expenses incurred
by the Nomination Committee in the course of its duties. Functions of
Nomination
Committee
Act No. 8 of 2003 s. 133

y from its funds expenses incurred
by the Nomination Committee in the course of its duties. Functions of
Nomination
Committee
Act No. 8 of 2003 s. 133

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11.–(1) The Authority shall adopt a code of conduct prescribing
standards of behaviour to be observed by the members and
employees of the Authority in the performance of their duties
within twelve months of the commencement of this Act. (2) Subject to subsection (1), before finally adopting a code
of conduct the Authority shall-
(a) publish a draft of a code in the Gazette and the Public
Register; and
(b) hold an inquiry. (3) The Authority shall place on the Public Register a copy
of its code of conduct and shall include in it an annual report
on compliance with the code. (4) The code of conduct adopted or prescribed under this
section shall be binding on the Authority and its employees,
and may be amended.

th the code. (4) The code of conduct adopted or prescribed under this
section shall be binding on the Authority and its employees,
and may be amended.

12.–(1) A member or employee of the Authority shall be
considered to have a conflict of interest for the purposes of
this Act, if he knowingly acquires any pecuniary advantage or
other interest that could conflict with the proper performance
or assists in the acquisition of any pecuniary advantage by
another person, as a member or employee of the Authority. (2) Where at any time a member of the Authority has a
conflict of interest in relation to-
(a) any matter before the Authority for consideration or
determination; or
(b) any matter the Authority could reasonably expect might
come before it for consideration or determination,
the member must immediately disclose the conflict of
interest to the other members of the Authority and refrain
from taking part, or any further part, in the consideration or
determination of the matter. (3) Where the Board becomes aware that a member has a
conflict of interest in relation to any matter before the Authority,
it shall direct the member to refrain from taking part, or taking
Code of conduct
Conflict of
interest
Act No. 8 of 2003 s. 134

before the Authority,
it shall direct the member to refrain from taking part, or taking
Code of conduct
Conflict of
interest
Act No. 8 of 2003 s. 134

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any further part, in the consideration or determination of the
matter. (4) Upon the Authority becoming aware of any conflict of
interest it shall make a determination as to whether in future
the conflict is likely to interfere significantly with the proper
and effective performance of the functions and duties of the
member or the Authority and the member with the conflict of
interest shall not vote on this determination. (5) When the Authority determines that the conflict is
likely to interfere significantly with the member’s proper
and effective performance as provided in subsection (4), the
member shall resign. (6) The Authority shall report to the Minister any
determination of the conflict which is likely to interfere
significantly with performance. (7) The annual report of the Authority shall disclose details
of all conflicts of interest and the determination arising
therefrom.

with performance. (7) The annual report of the Authority shall disclose details
of all conflicts of interest and the determination arising
therefrom.

(8) A member or employee of the Authority who is subject
to this Act shall be considered to have breached the code if-
(a) he fails without reasonable cause to make declaration
of his interests as required; or
(b) he knowingly makes a false or misleading declaration
in a material particular thereby affecting the decision,
that person commits an offence the effect of which will be
resigning from office. 13.–(1) The President acting in accordance with the advice of
the sector Minister and the Minister may remove a member
from office at any time if-
(a) the member is declared bankrupt;
(b) the member is convicted of a criminal offence;
(c) the President decides that the member should be
removed because of a conflict of interest;
(d) the President decides that the member is incapable of
carrying out the member’s duties because of ill health
or physical or mental impairment;
Removal of
members

nt decides that the member is incapable of
carrying out the member’s duties because of ill health
or physical or mental impairment;
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members

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(e) the member has committed a material breach of a code
of conduct to which the Authority is subject;
(f) the member fails to attend at least two thirds of all
meetings of the Authority in a period of consecutive
twelve months; or
(g) the President decides that the member should be
removed because of the conflict of interest whether or
not the member is required to resign. (2) Before removing a member from office, the President
shall inform a member in writing stating the grounds for
removal.

ember is required to resign. (2) Before removing a member from office, the President
shall inform a member in writing stating the grounds for
removal.

(3) A member of the Board, including the Chairman and the
Director General, as well as an employee of the Authority, shall
not, during a period of eighteen months after the expiration
or termination of the term of office or service within the
Authority-
(a) enter into any contract of employment with, or contract
for the supply of services to, any person or organisation
under the jurisdiction of the Authority during the
member’s term of office or employee’s service with the
Authority;
(b) acquire or hold any financial interest, whether as an
employee, partner, shareholder, officer or joint venture,
in any business or organisation supplying services to
any person or organisation under the jurisdiction of
the Authority during the member’s term of office or
employee’s service with the Authority. (4) Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, copy of
notices, decisions and any reply by the member and any report
shall as soon as practicable after they are brought into existence
whether or not they result in the removal of a member, be
placed under the Public Register.

soon as practicable after they are brought into existence
whether or not they result in the removal of a member, be
placed under the Public Register.

14.–(1) There shall be a Director General of the Authority,
who shall be appointed by the Minister from amongst a list of
names submitted by the Nomination Committee. Director General
Act No. 8 of 2003 s. 135

,
who shall be appointed by the Minister from amongst a list of
names submitted by the Nomination Committee. Director General
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(2) A person shall not be qualified for appointment as a
Director General unless he-
(a) is a graduate of a recognised university;
(b) possesses at least ten years experience in one or more
of the fields of management, law, economics, finance or
engineering;
(c) has knowledge and experience of the utilities;
(d) has satisfied the Board that he is unlikely to have a
conflict of interest under section 12;
(e) is willing to serve as the Director General; and
(f) is, in the opinion of the Board, otherwise well suited to
perform the functions and duties of a Director General
competently and honestly. (3) The Director General shall be appointed to serve on
such terms and conditions as shall be set out in the letter of
his appointment or as may be determined by the Board of
Directors with the approval of the Minister. (4) The Director General shall also be the Chief Executive
Officer of the Authority and shall not engage in any other paid
employment.

f the Minister. (4) The Director General shall also be the Chief Executive
Officer of the Authority and shall not engage in any other paid
employment.

(5) The Director General shall not participate in any
deliberations or decisions of the Board relating to terms and
conditions of employment. (6) The Director General shall be responsible for the day to
day operations of the Authority, subject to the directions of the
Board of Directors. 15.–(1) There shall be employed by the Authority, Divisional
Directors each with responsibilities of a particular utility
sector. (2) The Authority shall appoint a Divisional Director who
shall have experience and provable knowledge on relevant
utility subsector. (3) A Divisional Director appointed under subsection (2)
shall serve the Authority for a term of five years and may be
re-appointed for such term or terms as the Authority deems fit. Directors,
consultants and
other staff
Act No. 8 of 2003 s. 136

five years and may be
re-appointed for such term or terms as the Authority deems fit. Directors,
consultants and
other staff
Act No. 8 of 2003 s. 136

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(4) There shall be employed by the Authority such other
officers, staff and employees of the Authority of such number
and titles as may be necessary for the efficient discharge of the
functions of the Authority on such terms and conditions as
may be determined by the Board of Directors. (5) The Authority may appoint consultants and experts
of the Authority in various disciplines on such terms and
conditions as the Authority may determine. (6) The Authority shall establish a competitive selection
procedure for the appointment of all employees, consultants
and experts. (7) The Authority shall comply with the competitive
selection procedure established under subsection (6) whenever
it appoints employees, consultants or experts.

thority shall comply with the competitive
selection procedure established under subsection (6) whenever
it appoints employees, consultants or experts.

(8) A member of the Board, including the Chairman and the
Director General, as well as an employee of the Authority shall
not, during a period of eighteen months after the expiration or
termination of the term of office or service with the Authority-
(a) enter into any contract of employment with, or contract
for the supply of services to, any person or organisation
under the jurisdiction of the Authority during the
member’s term of office or employee’s service with the
Authority; or
(b) acquire or hold any financial interest, whether as an
employee, partner, shareholder, officer or joint venture,
in any business or organisation supplying services to
any person or organisation under the jurisdiction of
the Authority during the member’s term of office or
employee’s service with the Authority. PART III
POWERS AND PROCEEDINGS
OF THE AUTHORITY
16.–(1) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Authority
shall have power to do all things which are necessary for or in
General powers

AUTHORITY
16.–(1) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Authority
shall have power to do all things which are necessary for or in
General powers

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connection with the performance of its functions or to enable
it to discharge its duties. (2) Without limiting the powers conferred under subsection
(1), the Authority shall also have the following powers:
(a) such powers as may be conferred on it by the sector
legislation; and
(b) the power to appoint an administrator to manage
the business of a regulated supplier whose licence to
operate has been cancelled as may be provided under
sector legislation. 17.–(1) Subject to the provisions of sector legislation and
licences granted under the legislation, the Authority shall
carry out regular reviews of rates and charges.

o the provisions of sector legislation and
licences granted under the legislation, the Authority shall
carry out regular reviews of rates and charges.

(2) In making any determination, setting rates and charges
or establishing the method for regulating such rates and
charges, the Authority shall take into account-
(a) the costs of making, producing and supplying the
goods or services;
(b) the return on assets in the regulated sector;
(c) any relevant benchmarks including international
benchmarks for prices, costs and return on assets in
comparable industries;
(d) the financial implications of the determination;
(e) the desirability of establishing maximum rates and
charges, and in carrying out regular reviews of rates
and charges;
(f) any other factors specified in the relevant sector
legislation;
(g) the consumer and investor interest;
(h) the desire to promote competitive rates and attract
market; and
(i) any other factors the Authority considers relevant. (3) The Authority shall publish in the Gazette all the rates,
tariffs and charges regulated by the Authority. Power to regulate
rates and charges
Act No. 8 of 2003 s. 137

all publish in the Gazette all the rates,
tariffs and charges regulated by the Authority. Power to regulate
rates and charges
Act No. 8 of 2003 s. 137

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18.–(1) Where the Authority has reason to believe that a person
is capable of supplying information, producing a document or
giving evidence that may assist in the performance of any of
its functions, a member of the Authority may, by summons
signed by the Chairman or Secretary of the Board served on
that person, require that person-
(a) to furnish the information in writing signed by him, or
in the case of a body corporate signed by a competent
officer of the body corporate;
(b) to produce the document to the Authority; or
(c) to appear before the Authority to give evidence orally. (2) A summons under this section shall specify the required
time and manner of compliance. (3) The Authority may require that any evidence referred
to under this section be given on oath or affirmation, and the
Chairman, the Secretary or any member of the Authority may
administer the oath or affirmation.

r this section be given on oath or affirmation, and the
Chairman, the Secretary or any member of the Authority may
administer the oath or affirmation.

(4) A person shall not be excused from complying with
summons under this section on the grounds that compliance
may tend to incriminate the person or make the person liable
to a penalty, save that information, documents and evidence
provided in answer to a summons shall not be admissible in
any proceedings against the person other than proceedings
under this Act, sector legislation, the Fair Competition Act, or
any environment protection legislation. (5) A person who without lawful excuse refuses or fails
to comply with a summons under this section, commits an
offence and on conviction shall be liable to a fine not exceeding
three hundred thousand shillings or imprisonment for a term
not exceeding fifteen months or to both. (6) Where the Authority has reason to believe that a person
is in possession or control of any documents that may assist
it in the performance of any of its functions, the Chairman,
the Secretary or any member of the Board, may apply to
the Fair Competition Tribunal which, acting through its
Chairman, shall issue a warrant authorising any police officer,
accompanied by staff of the Authority duly authorised by the
Power to obtain
information
Act No. 8 of 2003 s.

warrant authorising any police officer,
accompanied by staff of the Authority duly authorised by the
Power to obtain
information
Act No. 8 of 2003 s.

138
Cap. 285

138
Cap. 285

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Director General to enter premises to conduct search and
make copies or take extracts of documents therein. (7) A person shall not knowingly give false or misleading
information or evidence in purported compliance with a
summons under this section. (8) The Chairman, or any authorised person may on
application, issue a warrant authorising any police officer to
enter by force in the premises to conduct the search and make
copies or extracts of documents therein. 19.–(1) The Authority may conduct an inquiry where it
considers it necessary or desirable for the purpose of carrying
out its functions. (2) The Authority shall conduct an inquiry before exercising
a power to-
(a) grant, renew or cancel a licence other than a class licence;
(b) regulate any rate or charge; or
(c) adopt a code of conduct.

ercising
a power to-
(a) grant, renew or cancel a licence other than a class licence;
(b) regulate any rate or charge; or
(c) adopt a code of conduct.

(3) The Minister may specify in a direction under subsection
(2) a time within which the Authority shall submit its report
on the inquiry and if so, the Authority shall submit its report
to the Minister within that time. (4) The Authority shall give notice of an inquiry by-
(a) publishing a notice in the Gazette and in a daily
newspaper circulating generally in Tanzania,
specifying-
(i) the purpose of the inquiry;
(ii) the time within which submissions may be made
to the Authority;
(iii) the form in which submissions is made;
(iv) the matters the Authority would like submissions
to deal with; and
(v) in the case of an inquiry conducted at the direction
of the Minister, the Minister’s terms of reference;
(b) sending written notice of the inquiry, including the
information in paragraph (a) to-
Power to hold
inquiries

, the Minister’s terms of reference;
(b) sending written notice of the inquiry, including the
information in paragraph (a) to-
Power to hold
inquiries

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(i) service providers known to the Authority whose
interests the Authority considers are likely to be
affected by the outcome of the inquiry;
(ii) the Consumer Consultative Council;
(iii) industry and consumer organisations which the
Authority considers may have an interest in the
matter; and
(iv) the Minister and sector Ministers having
responsibilities for utilities and transport sectors. 20.–(1) In carrying out its functions and exercising its powers
under this Act, and under sector legislation in relation to
particular markets for regulated services, the Authority shall
take into account-
(a) whether the conditions for effective competition exist
in the market;
(b) whether any exercise by the Authority is likely to cause
any lessening of competition or additional costs in the
market and is likely to be detrimental to the public; and
(c) whether any such detriment to the public is likely to
outweigh any benefits to the public resulting from the
exercise of the powers.

e public; and
(c) whether any such detriment to the public is likely to
outweigh any benefits to the public resulting from the
exercise of the powers.

(2) The Authority shall deal with all competition issues which
may arise in the course of the discharge of its functions, and
may investigate and report on those issues, making appropriate
recommendations to the Tanzania Bureau of Standards, the
Commission or any other relevant authority in relation to-
(a) any contravention of the Fair Competition Act, the
Standards Act or any other written law;
(b) actual or potential competition in any market or
regulated services; and
(c) any detriment likely to result to the members of the
public. (3) Subject to the provisions of subsections (1) and (2),
the Authority shall place on the Public Register a copy of any
recommendation. Competition
policy and
contraventions
of competition
legislation
Cap. 285
Cap. 130

ty shall place on the Public Register a copy of any
recommendation. Competition
policy and
contraventions
of competition
legislation
Cap. 285
Cap. 130

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21.–(1) There may be established in relation to a matter or
matters of a particular kind, a committee of the Authority
composed of not less than two members of the Board. (2) The Authority may direct that some of its powers in
relation to a matter or matters of particular kind, other than
powers the Authority may not delegate under section 22, be
exercised by a committee of the Authority. 22.–(1) The Authority may delegate to a member or an
employee of the Authority, either generally or otherwise as
provided by the instrument of delegation, any of its powers
other than the power of delegation, its powers to revoke or
vary a delegation and the powers referred to in subsection (3). (2) Subject to the provisions of subsection (1), the delegated
power shall be exercised in accordance with the instrument of
delegation.

bsection (3). (2) Subject to the provisions of subsection (1), the delegated
power shall be exercised in accordance with the instrument of
delegation.

(3) Notwithstanding the powers conferred to the Authority
to delegate, the Authority shall not delegate some of its powers,
namely power to-
(a) grant, renew or cancel a licence other than a class
licence;
(b) fix the method of calculating and reviewing of rates
and charges;
(c) adopt a code of conduct;
(d) make any rule or declaration;
(e) make any decision to hold inquiry;
(f) adopt a report on the result of inquiry; and
(g) such other matters as the Minister may, by notice in the
Gazette, determine. 23.–(1) The Authority shall, before the start of each year,
establish an annual programme for consultation with such
persons and organisations as the Authority may consider
necessary or desirable to consult for the purpose of effectively
carrying out its functions. Authority may sit
in committees
Act No. 8 of 2003 s. 139
Delegation
Consultation
with consumers,
industry and
Government

y
carrying out its functions. Authority may sit
in committees
Act No. 8 of 2003 s. 139
Delegation
Consultation
with consumers,
industry and
Government

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(2) Subject to provisions of subsection (1), the Authority
shall supply a copy of its consultation programme to the
Minister and place a copy on the Public Register. (3) The Authority shall include in its annual report, a report
on the implementation of its consultation programme during
the year covered by the report. (4) For the purposes of this section, it shall be the duty of the
Authority to establish and identify the persons, organisations
and institutions to be consulted. 24.–(1) There shall be a Public Register kept by the Authority
at its principal office, which shall be available for public
inspection at all times during business hours. (2) There shall be kept at the sub-offices of the Authority
copies of the Public Register which shall be accessible for
inspection by members of the public. (3) The Authority shall determine the categories of
decisions and information which is to be placed on the Public
Register.

by members of the public. (3) The Authority shall determine the categories of
decisions and information which is to be placed on the Public
Register.

(4) The Authority shall cause to be published in the Gazette
as soon as may be practicable-
(a) any code of conduct to be adopted;
(b) any rules or regulations;
(c) a summary of any decision by the Authority setting
rates or charges for the regulated goods or services;
and
(d) any other decision or information the Authority may
decide to publish in the Gazette. (5) The Authority shall exclude from the Public Register,
any document or part of a document which is confidential
within the provisions of section 25. (6) The Authority shall ensure that, where possible, the
Public Register shall be accessible to the public by internet. 25.–(1) For the purposes of this Act, a person who gives
or discloses any material to the Authority, whether under
Public Register
Act No. 8 of 2003 s. 140
Confidentiality

ses of this Act, a person who gives
or discloses any material to the Authority, whether under
Public Register
Act No. 8 of 2003 s. 140
Confidentiality

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compulsion of law or otherwise, that person may claim
confidentiality in respect of the whole or any part of the
material. (2) The Authority shall set out procedures and publish them
in the Gazette on how it will disclose its confidential materials
or information. (3) A person shall not disclose confidential information
otherwise than as authorised by the Authority. PART IV
REVIEW AND APPEALS PROCEDURE
26.–(1) The Authority shall establish a Review Panel which
shall at all times consist of-
(a) two persons who have experience in law for at least ten
years; and
(b) two persons who are graduates of a recognised
university, each having at least ten years of experience
in one or more fields of economics, finance, engineering
or management.

uates of a recognised
university, each having at least ten years of experience
in one or more fields of economics, finance, engineering
or management.

(2) The Authority shall appoint the members of the Review
Panel for a term not exceeding five years on such terms and
conditions as the Authority shall deem fit, and shall fill any
vacancy on the Panel as soon as is reasonably practical after
the vacancy occurs. 27.–(1) A person aggrieved by any substantive decision made
on behalf of the Authority under delegated power by-
(a) a Division of the Authority; or
(b) one or more members or employees of the Authority,
may, within fourteen days after receipt of the record of the
decision, apply to the Authority for it to review the decision
in question. (2) Upon receipt of an application under subsection (1), the
Authority shall appoint an Internal Review Committee which
shall consist of-
Review Panel
Decision made
under delegated
power
Act No. 8 of 2003 s. 141

Authority shall appoint an Internal Review Committee which
shall consist of-
Review Panel
Decision made
under delegated
power
Act No. 8 of 2003 s. 141

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(a) two members of the Review Panel, one of whom shall
be a lawyer and another shall be qualified in the field of
the subject of the application; and
(b) one member of the Board who did not participate in
the decision which is the subject of the application. (3) The Internal Review Committee shall deliver or send
by registered post, a copy of the application for review and a
written invitation to make submissions on the application to
the following persons-
(a) the Minister;
(b) the relevant sector Minister;
(c) all persons who made submissions to the review or who
have otherwise indicated to the Authority an interest in
the decision;
(d) the Consumer Consultative Council; and
(e) any other persons the Committee considers should
receive the notice of the application. (4) The Internal Review Committee shall allow not less than
twenty-one days for submissions to be made in relation to the
application for review.

ion. (4) The Internal Review Committee shall allow not less than
twenty-one days for submissions to be made in relation to the
application for review.

(5) Subject to this section, the Internal Review Committees
shall determine its own procedure and shall not be bound by
the rules of evidence. (6) The Internal Review Committee-
(a) shall comply with section 26 and may exercise the
powers of the Authority under that section; or
(b) may take such steps, including exercising the power of the
Authority to obtain information, documents and evidence
under section 18, as it deems necessary to inform itself of
matters relevant to the applications for review. (7) Within three weeks after receipt of the submissions under
subsection (4), the Internal Review Committee shall consider
the application together with any submissions received, prepare
a recommendation and submit to the Authority for its decision. (8) The Internal Review Committee may recommend the
Authority to-

ons received, prepare
a recommendation and submit to the Authority for its decision. (8) The Internal Review Committee may recommend the
Authority to-

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(a) dismiss the application;
(b) set aside the original decision and make a different
decision;
(c) vary the decision; or
(d) set aside the decision and delegate the matter to a
Division or to one or more members or officers of the
Authority for a fresh decision without directions as to
ways in which that decision will be made. (9) The Authority shall make a determination on the
recommendation by the Internal Review Committee by a vote
of the majority of its members and may either confirm, vary or
dismiss the decision subject of review. 28.–(1) A decision by a Division of the Authority, a member
or members or employees of the Authority shall, if not applied
for review in pursuance of section 27, be placed on the Public
Register.

rity, a member
or members or employees of the Authority shall, if not applied
for review in pursuance of section 27, be placed on the Public
Register.

(2) Where there is an application for review of a decision
of the Division of the Authority, a member or members or
employees of the Authority, that decision shall not be placed
on the Public Register until the application for review or the
appeal to the Fair Competition Tribunal is determined. 29.–(1) A person aggrieved by the decision of the Internal Review
Committee or any other decision made in connection to the
purposes of this Act may appeal to the Fair Competition Tribunal. (2) Subject to the provisions of subsection (1), the grounds
of appeal shall be as follows, that-
(a) the decision made was not based on evidence produced;
(b) there was an error in law;
(c) the procedures and other statutory requirements
applicable to the Authority were not complied with and
non-compliance materially affected the determination; or
(d) the Authority did not have power to make the
determination. (3) Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, the
decision of the Fair Competition Tribunal shall be final. Decision by
Division to be
placed on Public
Register
Appeals to Fair
Competition
Tribunal
Act No. 8 of 2003 s. 142

ompetition Tribunal shall be final. Decision by
Division to be
placed on Public
Register
Appeals to Fair
Competition
Tribunal
Act No. 8 of 2003 s. 142

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PART V
THE COUNCIL
30.–(1) There is hereby established a Council to be known as
the EWURA Consumer Consultative Council. (2) The Council shall consist of seven members appointed
by the Minister from amongst a list of the business community
or by an organisation or organisations legally recognised as
being representative of private sector interests. (3) Before making the appointments of members pursuant
to subsection (2), the Minister shall, by notice published in
the Gazette and in any newspaper or newspapers circulating
widely in the country, invite nominations for appointments
and having received them, publish the names and call for
comments, objections or representations from the public
concerned.

minations for appointments
and having received them, publish the names and call for
comments, objections or representations from the public
concerned.

(4) In nominating and appointing persons for the Council,
the members of the private sector and the Minister shall have
regard to the desirability of the Council as a group having
knowledge and understanding of the interests of consumers
and that of the regulated services, including the interest of-
(a) low income, rural and disadvantaged persons;
(b) industrial and business users; and
(c) Government and community organisations. (5) The Council shall make its own rules for regulating its
procedure and other matters relating to its functions. 31.–(1) In carrying out its functions conferred under this Act,
the Council shall-
(a) represent the interests of consumers by making
submissions to, providing views and information to
and consulting with the Authority, Minister and sector
Ministers;
(b) receive and disseminate information and views on
matters of interest to consumers of regulated goods
and services;
Establishment of
Council
Act No. 8 of 2003 s. 143
Functions and
powers of Council

on
matters of interest to consumers of regulated goods
and services;
Establishment of
Council
Act No. 8 of 2003 s. 143
Functions and
powers of Council

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(c) establish regional and sector consumer committees
and consult with them;
(d) consult with industry, Government and other
consumer groups on matters of interests to consumers
of regulated goods and services; and
(e) establish local and sector consumer committees and
consult with them. (2) The Authority shall, in the first three years of the
existence of the Council provide for the secretarial functions
of the Council, and thereafter the Council shall maintain its
own Secretariat. (3) The Council shall have power to regulate its own
procedure in relation to the performance of its business. 32.–(1) The Council shall hold meetings four times in any
period of twelve months. (2) The Chairman of the Council shall convene meetings
of the Council as directed by the Council or if requested by
members in writing so to do. (3) At least seven days written notice of a meeting shall be
given to all members, unless for extraordinary meeting the
requirement shall be waived.

. (3) At least seven days written notice of a meeting shall be
given to all members, unless for extraordinary meeting the
requirement shall be waived.

(4) Subject to subsections (1), (2) and (3), the Chairman in
consultation with the members may convene meetings at such
time and places as he may think fit. (5) The Chairman shall preside at meetings of the Council
and may appoint one of their number as Deputy Chairman to
preside the meeting in his absence. (6) A quorum at a meeting of the Council shall be four
members. 33.–(1) There shall be funds of the Council which shall
comprise of-
(a) such sums as may be appropriated by Parliament for
the purposes of the Council during the first three years
of its existence;
Proceedings of
Council
Act No. 8 of 2003 s. 144
Funds of Council
and annual report

poses of the Council during the first three years
of its existence;
Proceedings of
Council
Act No. 8 of 2003 s. 144
Funds of Council
and annual report

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(b) such sums as may be appropriated from the funds of
the Authority for the purposes of the Council; and
(c) grants, donations, bequests or other contributions. (2) The Council shall prescribe procedure for enabling
members of the business community and organisations
representative of the private sector to contribute to and budget
for all the meetings and transactions of the Council. (3) The Council shall keep books of accounts and maintain
proper records of its operations in accordance with commercial
accounting standards. (4) The Council shall at any time, and at the end of each
financial year have the accounts of the Council audited by
a person registered under the Accountants and Auditors
(Registration) Act appointed by the Council on such terms
and conditions as the Council may determine. (5) The Council shall prepare an annual report in relation
to each year ending 30th June and submit it to the Authority
before 30th November in that year.

The Council shall prepare an annual report in relation
to each year ending 30th June and submit it to the Authority
before 30th November in that year.

(6) The annual report shall provide detailed information
regarding the activities of the Council during the previous year
ended 30th June and any additional information requested by
the Minister, and within 28 days of its receipt or on the first
available sitting day thereafter, the Minister shall table in the
National Assembly the annual report of the Council. (7) Subject to subsection (5), the annual report of the
Council shall include the financial statements of the Council
for the immediately preceding financial year and the auditor’s
report based on the aforementioned financial statements. (8) The Council shall prepare a budget and submit it to the
Authority for approval before the end of each financial year for
the following financial year showing estimates of its receipts
and expenditures for the following financial year. (9) At the Authority’s request, the Council shall commission
its auditors to assess and report on the extent to which the
budget represents a fair and reasonable projection of the
income and expenditure of the Council for the relevant year
and shall submit that report to the Authority. Cap. 286

r and reasonable projection of the
income and expenditure of the Council for the relevant year
and shall submit that report to the Authority. Cap. 286

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PART VI
COMPLAINTS AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION
34.–(1) This section shall apply to any complaint against a
supplier of regulated goods or services in relation to any matter
connected with the supply, possible supply or purported supply
of the goods or services. (2) Where a complaint is referred to, or otherwise comes to
the attention of the Authority and it appears to the Authority
that-
(a) the complainant has an interest in the matter to which
the complaint relates; and
(b) the complaint is not frivolous or vexatious,
the Authority shall investigate the matter. (3) Where it appears to the Authority at any time during or
after its investigation that the supplier has not considered the
complaint, or has not considered it adequately, the Authority
may refer the complaint to the supplier with a request that the
supplier should consider or reconsider the complaint.

red it adequately, the Authority
may refer the complaint to the supplier with a request that the
supplier should consider or reconsider the complaint.

(4) The Authority may make representations to the supplier
on behalf of the complainant or to the complainant on behalf
of the supplier as the Authority sees fit. (5) Subject to the provisions of this Act, if a complaint is
not resolved to the satisfaction of a complainant within sixty
days after the Authority first became obliged to investigate it,
the complainant may by writing signed by him, request the
Authority to refer the complaint to a Division of the Authority
for decision. (6) After the complaint has been referred to a Division for
decision as provided under subsection (5), the complainant
and the supplier shall be parties to the reference. (7) For the purposes of dealing with consumer complaints,
the Authority shall establish a dedicated unit which shall
receive and follow up on complaints from consumers. (8) The units referred to in subsection (7) shall investigate
all complaints and attempt to resolve the complaints amicably,
Complaints
Act No. 8 of 2003 s. 145

its referred to in subsection (7) shall investigate
all complaints and attempt to resolve the complaints amicably,
Complaints
Act No. 8 of 2003 s. 145

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and in the event they cannot be resolved within thirty to sixty
days, the Division concerned shall present its findings and
recommendations for action. (9) Subject to the provisions of this section, the Board shall
in each case make a ruling to be carried out by the Division
concerned. 35.–(1) The Authority may make order-
(a) imposing fine;
(b) requiring a party to supply goods or services for
specified periods;
(c) requiring a party to supply goods or services on
specified terms and conditions;
(d) requiring a party to pay the costs of another party or of a
person appearing at the hearing or producing documents;
(e) dismissing a complaint;
(f) requiring specific performance;
(g) setting up an escrow account;
(h) appointing trustees;
(i) for refunds; and
(j) such other relief as may be deemed reasonable and
necessary.

ance;
(g) setting up an escrow account;
(h) appointing trustees;
(i) for refunds; and
(j) such other relief as may be deemed reasonable and
necessary.

(2) Under this section, “escrow account” means a bank
account, generally held in the name of the depositor and an
escrow agent, that is returnable to the depositor or paid to a
third person on fulfillment of specified conditions. (3) Subject to the provision of subsection (1), the orders of
the Authority shall be enforceable as orders of the High Court. 36.–(1) This section shall apply to any award of the Authority
under which a party has been ordered-
(a) to pay money in excess of an amount specified in the
regulations under this Act;
(b) to supply goods or services having a market value in
excess of an amount specified in the regulations under
this Act;
Procedure
and powers of
Authority
Act No. 8 of 2003 s. 146
Appeals to Fair
Competition
Tribunal
Act No. 8 of 2003 s. 147

e regulations under
this Act;
Procedure
and powers of
Authority
Act No. 8 of 2003 s. 146
Appeals to Fair
Competition
Tribunal
Act No. 8 of 2003 s. 147

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(c) to pay money and supply goods and services where the
total amount of the money and the value of the goods
or services exceeds an amount or have market value in
excess of an amount specified in the regulation under
this Act. (2) A party who is not satisfied with an award to which this
section applies may appeal to the Fair Competition Tribunal
within twenty-one days thereafter the award shall be placed on
the Public Register. (3) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the grounds of
appeal to the Fair Competition Tribunal shall be as follows,
that-
(a) the award was not reasonably open to the Authority
based on the evidence;
(b) there was an error in law;
(c) the procedures or other statutory requirements
applicable to the Authority were not complied with and
the non-compliance materially affected the award; and
(d) the Authority did not have powers to make the award.

he Authority were not complied with and
the non-compliance materially affected the award; and
(d) the Authority did not have powers to make the award.

(4) The Fair Competition Tribunal shall, after hearing an
appeal, do any one or more of the following-
(a) dismiss the appeal in whole or in part; or
(b) set aside the award in whole or in part and refer
outstanding matters to the Authority for re-
determination with or without directions as to the
matters to be taken into account in the re-determination. (5) The Fair Competition Tribunal may make such orders
as to the payment of any person’s costs of the appeal as it deems
appropriate and any person aggrieved by the decision of the
Tribunal may appeal to the Court of Appeal. 37.–(1) Subject to subsection (2), where there is any
inconsistency between the provisions of this Act, the provisions
of the sector Act shall prevail and this Act shall be read down
to the extent of the inconsistency. (2) Where a sector Act has been passed, and that Act
expressly provides that the provisions of that Act shall supersede
Inconsistency
with sector
legislation

re a sector Act has been passed, and that Act
expressly provides that the provisions of that Act shall supersede
Inconsistency
with sector
legislation

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or prevail over the provisions of this Act, the provisions of the
sector Act shall prevail and this Act shall be read down to the
extent of the inconsistency. 38.–(1) A person shall not contravene a provision of the
Fair Competition Act or the Standards Act by reason only of
engaging in conduct or refraining from engaging in conduct
if this Act, a sector Act or any subordinate legislation or
instrument under any of the aforementioned Acts-
(a) requires the person to engage or refrain from engaging
in the conduct or conduct of that kind; or
(b) authorises or approves the person engaging or
refraining from engaging in conduct of that kind.

ngaging
in the conduct or conduct of that kind; or
(b) authorises or approves the person engaging or
refraining from engaging in conduct of that kind.

(2) Where the Commissioner for Fair Competition
commission is of the opinion that any conduct required,
authorised or approved by the Authority-
(a) would be in breach of the Fair Competition Act if
subsection (1) did not apply to the conduct; and
(b) the conduct is against the public interest,
the Commissioner shall report the matter to the Minister. (3) Where the Minister receives a report from the
Commissioner for Fair Competition commission under
subsection (2), he may direct the Authority to take the necessary
steps to ensure that the conduct described by the Commissioner
is not required, authorised or approved by the Authority. PART VII
ENFORCEMENT AND COMPLIANCE
39.–(1) Where the Authority is satisfied that a person has
committed or is likely to commit an offence against this Act or
a sector Act it may make a compliance order under this section. (2) A person against whom a compliance order is made
shall comply with the order. (3) A compliance order may require a person to refrain
from a conduct which is in contravention of the provisions of
Inconsistency
with Fair
Competition Act
or Standards Act
Cap. 285
Cap.130
Compliance
orders

m a conduct which is in contravention of the provisions of
Inconsistency
with Fair
Competition Act
or Standards Act
Cap. 285
Cap.130
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orders

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this Act or a sector Act or to take actions required to be taken
in order to comply with this Act or a sector Act. (4) A compliance order shall be made in writing specifying
the grounds for its making and shall be enforceable as an
injunction of the High Court. (5) A copy of a compliance order shall be placed on the
Public Register and another copy shall be served on the person
against whom it is made. (6) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, where an order
or a certified certificate is produced or submitted to the High
Court, the order or a certificate shall be conclusive proof of its
making by the High Court and of the facts to which it relates.

ubmitted to the High
Court, the order or a certificate shall be conclusive proof of its
making by the High Court and of the facts to which it relates.

40.–(1) The Authority may, in consultation with the Minister
and where applicable, the sector Minister, make rules in respect
of -
(a) code of conduct;
(b) records to be kept, including the form and content of
accounting and business records, and information and
documents to be supplied to the Authority by regulated
suppliers;
(c) standards of regulated goods and services;
(d) terms and conditions of supply of regulated goods and
services;
(e) conduct in connection with the production, distribution
and supply of regulated goods and services;
(f) complaints handling procedures;
(g) rates and charges for regulated goods and services;
(h) levies and fees payable to the Authority;
(i) the circumstances in which, and the terms and
conditions on which, a supplier or intending supplier of
regulated goods or services shall be able to gain access
to facilities owned or controlled by another person;
and
(j) such other matters as the Authority considers necessary
or desirable to give effect to this Act. Rules and
declarations
Acts Nos. 8 of 2003 s. 148
16 of 2007 s. 42
13 of 2019 s. 5

hority considers necessary
or desirable to give effect to this Act. Rules and
declarations
Acts Nos. 8 of 2003 s. 148
16 of 2007 s. 42
13 of 2019 s. 5

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(2) Rules made by the Authority under subsection (1) shall
not be inconsistent with this Act, a sector Act or regulations
made under this Act or a sector Act. (3) A person who contravenes or fails to comply with rules
made under this section commits an offence and on conviction,
shall be liable to a fine not exceeding three million shillings. (4) Apart from other functions upon which the Authority is
empowered to perform, it can also make declarations on-
(a) particular goods or services, or particular classes of
goods or services and on regulated goods or services
for the purposes of this Act;
(b) particular persons or classes of persons and regulated
suppliers for the purposes of this Act;
(c) particular activities in or in connection with a regulated
sector; or
(d) varying, amending, reviewing or revoking previous
declarations made under this section.

activities in or in connection with a regulated
sector; or
(d) varying, amending, reviewing or revoking previous
declarations made under this section.

(5) Subject to reviews or appeals made under Part IV of this
Act, declarations by the Authority under this section shall be
conclusive for the purposes of this Act. (6) Declarations made by the Authority shall not be
inconsistent with this Act, a sector Act or subordinate
legislation made under this Act or a sector Act. (7) Before making any declaration under this section,
the Authority shall furnish to the Minister with a draft of
the proposed declaration, and shall afford the Minister the
opportunity to consult with the Authority and with any sector
Minister about the draft declaration within twenty days after
the draft is supplied to the Minister and, if requested to do
so by the Minister, shall consult with the Minister within that
twenty days period. (8) A copy of any declaration made under this section shall
be placed on the Public Register. 41. The Minister may make regulations not inconsistent with
this Act or a sector Act as he considers necessary or desirable
to give effect to the provisions of this Act. Regulations
Act No. 8 of 2003 s. 149

ith
this Act or a sector Act as he considers necessary or desirable
to give effect to the provisions of this Act. Regulations
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42.–(1) A person who contravenes or fails to comply with the
provisions of this Act, commits an offence and on conviction,
shall be liable to a fine of not less than three million shillings
or imprisonment for a term not less than five years, or to both. (2) A person commits an offence against this Act if he-
(a) aids, abets, counsels or procures;
(b) conspires with others to commit; or
(c) is directly or indirectly knowingly concerned in,
an offence under subsection (1). (3) A person who suffers loss or damage as a result of an
offence against this Act may recover by compensation for
such loss or damage from the person who committed that
offence whether or not that person has been convicted of an
offence. (4) A person making a claim under subsection (3) within
four years after the loss or damage is suffered or within four
years the person becomes aware of the offence, whichever is
the later, a claim shall be made by way of a complaint provided
under section 34 of this Act.

rs the person becomes aware of the offence, whichever is
the later, a claim shall be made by way of a complaint provided
under section 34 of this Act.

(5) Where a person charged with an offence under this
Act is a body corporate, every person who, at the time of the
commission of the offence, was a director, manager or officer
of the body corporate may be charged jointly in the same
proceedings with such body corporate and where the body
corporate is convicted of the offence, every such director,
manager or officer of the body corporate shall be deemed to
be guilty of that offence unless he proves that the offence was
committed without his knowledge or that he exercised all due
diligence to prevent the commission of the offence. (6) For the purposes of this section, any partner of a firm
shall be jointly and severally liable for the acts or omissions of
any other partner of the same firm done or omitted to be done
in the course of the firm’s business. (7) For the purposes of the provisions of this section, a
penalty for non-compliance with an order of the Authority
shall be a fine which shall be equal to a civil debt. Offences
Act No. 16 of 2007 s. 43

n, a
penalty for non-compliance with an order of the Authority
shall be a fine which shall be equal to a civil debt. Offences
Act No. 16 of 2007 s. 43

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43.–(1) Notwithstanding the provisions of this Act relating
to penalties, where a person admits in writing that he has
committed an offence under this Act or any other sector
legislation, the Director General or a person authorised by him
in writing may, at any time prior to the commencement of the
proceedings by a court of competent jurisdiction, compound
such offence and order such person to pay sum of money not
exceeding one half of the amount of the fine to which such
person would otherwise have been liable to pay if he had been
convicted of such offence. (2) Where the person fails to comply with the compounding
order issued under this section within the prescribed period,
the Authority may, in addition to the sum ordered, require the
person to pay an interest at the rate prescribed in the regulations.

prescribed period,
the Authority may, in addition to the sum ordered, require the
person to pay an interest at the rate prescribed in the regulations.

(3) Where a person fails to comply with subsection (2), the
Authority may enforce the compounding order and interest
accrued thereof in the same manner as a decree of a court. (4) The Authority shall submit quarterly report of all
compounded offences under this section to the Director of
Public Prosecution. (5) The forms and manner of compounding of offences
shall be as prescribed in the regulations made under this Act. [s. 42A]
PART VIII
FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
44.–(1) The funds and resources of the Authority shall
consist of-
(a) fees collected by the Authority, including fees payable
for the grant and renewal of licences;
(b) levies collected from regulated suppliers;
(c) all the payment or property due to the Authority in
respect of any matter incidental to its functions; and
(d) any grants, donations, bequests or other contributions
made to the Authority. Compounding of
offences
Act No. 13 of 2019 s. 6
Funds of
Authority
Act No. 8 of 2003 s. 150

ns, bequests or other contributions
made to the Authority. Compounding of
offences
Act No. 13 of 2019 s. 6
Funds of
Authority
Act No. 8 of 2003 s. 150

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(2) The Authority shall by rules made under section 40
require regulated suppliers to pay annual levies to the Authority
calculated as percentage of the revenues of regulated suppliers
from the supply of regulated goods and services. (3) An annual levy under subsection (2) shall not exceed
one percent of the gross operating revenues of a regulated
supplier from the supply of regulated goods and services. (4) The percentage of an annual levy payable under
subsection (2) may differ as between different regulated sectors
but may not be different within the same regulated sector. (5) The Authority shall, by rules published in the Gazette
made under section 40, prescribe filing fees, fixing fees, licence
fees and other fees to be paid by person in connection with the
procedures of the Authority. (6) The Authority shall disclose details of the sources of its
funds in the annual report. (7) The Authority shall not accept any grant or donation
from a regulated supplier. [s.

lose details of the sources of its
funds in the annual report. (7) The Authority shall not accept any grant or donation
from a regulated supplier. [s.

43]
45.–(1) As soon as may be reasonably practical after the end
of each financial year, the Authority shall deposit to a special
account all surplus funds of the Authority. (2) The Authority shall use funds from the special account
only for one or more of the following purposes-
(a) consumer education or information projects;
(b) special non-recurring projects;
(c) budgeted capital expenditure; or
(d) major rate regulating inquiries. [s. 44]
46. [Repealed by Act No. 8 of 2003 s. 152]. [s. 45]
47.–(1) The Authority shall keep books of accounts and
maintain proper records of its operations in accordance with
commercial accounting standards. Surplus funds
Act No. 8 of 2003 s. 151
Repealed
Accounts and
Financial audit

rds of its operations in accordance with
commercial accounting standards. Surplus funds
Act No. 8 of 2003 s. 151
Repealed
Accounts and
Financial audit

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(2) The accounts of the Authority may at any time and
shall, at the end of the financial year, be audited by a person
registered as an auditor under the Accountants and Auditors
(Registration) Act appointed by the Authority on such terms
and conditions as the Authority may determine. [s. 46]
48.–(1) The Controller and Auditor-General shall, at least once
every two years and more frequently as he sees fit, conduct an audit
of the performance by the Authority of its functions including its
performance in relation to key performance indicators. (2) The Controller and Auditor-General may, in a proper
case, conduct additional audits of the performance of the
Authority as requested by the Minister. (3) The key performance indicators under subsection (1)
shall be as directed by the Minister or, in the absence of such
direction, as determined by the Controller and Auditor-General. [s.

der subsection (1)
shall be as directed by the Minister or, in the absence of such
direction, as determined by the Controller and Auditor-General. [s.

47]
49.–(1) Before 30th September of each year, the Authority
shall prepare an annual report in respect of that year up to the
immediately preceding 30th June and submit to the Minister
and the sector Minister. (2) The annual report shall provide detailed information
regarding the exercise of the functions and powers of the
Authority during the year to which it relates and shall include-
(a) a copy of the audited accounts of the Authority as per
section 47 of this Act;
(b) a copy of the report of the Controller and Auditor-
General on the performance audit carried out under
section 48 of the Act by the Controller and Auditor-
General during the year to which the annual report
relates; and
(c) such information and other material as the Authority
may be required by this Act or the regulations to
include in the annual report. [s. 48]
Cap. 286
Performance
audit
Act No. 8 of 2003 s. 153
Annual report
Acts Nos. 8 of 2003 s. 154
13 of 2019 s. 7

to
include in the annual report. [s. 48]
Cap. 286
Performance
audit
Act No. 8 of 2003 s. 153
Annual report
Acts Nos. 8 of 2003 s. 154
13 of 2019 s. 7

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50.–(1) Before the end of each financial year, the Authority
shall prepare a budget for the following financial year showing
estimates of its receipts and expenditures for the following
financial year. (2) Subject to the provisions of subsection (1), the Authority
shall inform the Minister of its budget for the following financial
year and submit a copy to the sector Minister for information. (3) Where the Minister so requests, the Authority shall
commission the Authority’s auditor to assess and report on
the extent to which the budget represents a fair and reasonable
projection of the income and expenditure of the Authority for
the relevant year. (4) The Authority shall deliver to the Minister a copy of a
report prepared pursuant to subsection (3) as soon as possible
after the Authority receives it.

he Authority shall deliver to the Minister a copy of a
report prepared pursuant to subsection (3) as soon as possible
after the Authority receives it.

(5) Where the Authority’s auditor reports that the budget
does not represent a fair and reasonable projection of income
and expenditure, the Minister may require the Authority to
revise the budget to correct the deficiencies. [s. 49]
51.–(1) Upon approval of any annual or supplementary budget
under section 50, the Minister shall cause the budget to be
submitted to the Minister responsible for finance. (2) Subject to subsection (1), the Minister responsible for
finance shall determine in respect of the Authority the amount
of money which shall be treated as public funds and credited to
the Consolidated Fund and the amount of money which shall
remain as funds for the Authority for its budgetary purposes. [s. 49A]
PART IX
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
52.–(1) Licences and permits granted prior to the enactment
of this Act in relation to the production, distribution or
Budget
Act No. 13 of 2019 s. 8
Powers of
Minister
responsible for
finance
Act No. 13 of 2008 s. 6
Existing licences,
permits and
contracts

ribution or
Budget
Act No. 13 of 2019 s. 8
Powers of
Minister
responsible for
finance
Act No. 13 of 2008 s. 6
Existing licences,
permits and
contracts

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supply of regulated goods or services shall remain in force
notwithstanding the provisions of this Act. (2) This Act will not operate so as to affect in a prejudicial
way the rights of any person under a licence or permit granted
prior to the commencement of this Act or any contract entered
into prior to the commencement of this Act. [s. 50]
PART X
CONSEQUENTIAL AMENDMENTS
TO SECTOR LEGISLATION
53.–(1) [Omitted.]
(2) The property, rights and liabilities to which the
Commissioner of Trade Practices was entitled or subject
immediately before and after the commencement of this Act
shall vest in the Commission and the provisions of Third
Schedule relating to vesting and transition shall apply with
such changes as may be necessary. (3) [Omitted.]
(4) [Ommited]. [s.

e provisions of Third
Schedule relating to vesting and transition shall apply with
such changes as may be necessary. (3) [Omitted.]
(4) [Ommited]. [s.

51]
FIRST SCHEDULE
(Made under section 8(5))
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE AUTHORITY
1.–(1) The Board of Directors of the Authority shall consist of-
(a) a Chairman who shall be non-executive;
(b) five non-executive members; and
(c) the Director General appointed under section 14. (2) In proposing names of persons for appointment as Chairman
and members of the Board, the Nomination Committee, the President
and the Minister shall have regard to the need to appoint persons who-
(a) are graduates of a recognised University;
(b) have at least ten years’ experience in one or more of
management, law, economics, finance or engineering;
Consequential
Amendment and
savings
Composition of
Board

t ten years’ experience in one or more of
management, law, economics, finance or engineering;
Consequential
Amendment and
savings
Composition of
Board

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(c) have knowledge of industry;
(d) have satisfied the Committee that they are unlikely to have a
conflict of interest under section 12;
(e) are willing to serve as members; and
(f) are, in the opinion of the Committee, otherwise suitable to
perform the functions and duties of a member competently
and honestly. (3) The Board shall elect one of their member to be the Deputy
Chairman for a term of one year from the date of his election and shall
be eligible for re-appointment for one further term. 2.–(1) The Chairman and members of the Board shall be appointed for
the following fixed terms-
(a) Chairman - four years;
(b) Director General - four years;
(c) one member - three years;
(d) two members - five years. (2) Members, including the Chairman and the Director General,
shall each be eligible for re-appointment for one further successive term
but shall not otherwise be eligible for re-appointment.

he Director General,
shall each be eligible for re-appointment for one further successive term
but shall not otherwise be eligible for re-appointment.

(3) Any member, may at any time resign by giving notice in writing
to the appointment authority and from the date specified in the notice
or if no date is so specified, from the date of the receipt of the notice by
the appointing authority, he shall cease to be a member. 3.–(1) The Board shall appoint a lawyer of not less than ten years
experience to be the Authority’s principal legal officer and the Secretary
of the Board. (2) The Secretary of the Board may take part in all proceedings of
the Board but shall have no vote. 4.–(1) The Board shall meet as often as there is sufficient business to
transact. (2) An ordinary meeting of the Board shall be convened by the
Chairman and the notice specifying the place, date and time of the
meeting shall be sent to each member at his usual place of business
or residence not less than ten days before the date of the meeting and
where the Chairman is unable to act by reason of illness or other cause
or is absent from the United Republic, the Deputy Chairman may
convene the meeting.

the Chairman is unable to act by reason of illness or other cause
or is absent from the United Republic, the Deputy Chairman may
convene the meeting.

(3) The Chairman or, in his absence, the Deputy Chairman, may on
his own motion, and shall, if requested in writing in that behalf by at
least half the members, convene a special meeting of the Board. (4) The Chairman, the Deputy Chairman or other person presiding
at any meeting of the Board may invite any person who is not a member
to participate in the deliberations of the Board, but any person so invited
shall have no vote at the meeting. Tenure of
appointment
Secretary
Meetings of
Board

pate in the deliberations of the Board, but any person so invited
shall have no vote at the meeting. Tenure of
appointment
Secretary
Meetings of
Board

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(5) The Board may act notwithstanding any vacancy in its
membership. 5. Minutes in proper form of each meeting of the Board shall be kept
and shall be confirmed by the Board at its next meeting. 6.–(1) The official seal of the Authority shall be of such shape, size and
form as the Board may determine. (2) The official seal of the Authority shall not be affixed to any
instrument or document except in the presence of the Secretary or
such other employee of the Authority as the Board may appoint in that
behalf. 7. All regulations, appointments, rulings, declarations or other
documents made, issued or executed by or on behalf of the Authority
or the Board shall be sealed with the official seal of the Authority and
shall be signed by-
(a) the Chairman of the Board;
(b) the Director General;
(c) the Secretary; or
(d) any other member of the Board or employee of the Authority
authorised in writing in that behalf by the Board. 8.

or General;
(c) the Secretary; or
(d) any other member of the Board or employee of the Authority
authorised in writing in that behalf by the Board. 8.

An act or proceeding of the Board shall not be invalid by reason
of any defect or irregularity in the appointment of any member or by
reason that any person who purported bona fide to act as a member at
the time of the act or proceeding was in fact disqualified or not entitled
to act as a member. 9. Where any member absents himself from three consecutive
meetings of the Board without sufficient cause, the Board shall advise
the appointing authority of the fact and the appointing authority
may terminate the appointment of the member and appoint another
member in his place. 10. Subject to this Act, the Board shall have powers to regulate its
procedure in relation to its meetings and the transaction of its business. SECOND SCHEDULE
(Made under section 9(5))
THE NOMINATION COMMITTEE
1. [Omitted.]
2. [Omitted.]
Minutes of
meetings
Official seal of
Authority
Execution of
document
Proceedings not
invalidated by
irregularity
Absence from
three consecutive
meetings
Board may
regulate its own
proceedings
Omitted
Omitted

of
document
Proceedings not
invalidated by
irregularity
Absence from
three consecutive
meetings
Board may
regulate its own
proceedings
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Omitted

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3.–(1) The Nomination Committee shall meet as often as there arises
the need for exercise of the function of the Committee.
(2) Meetings of the Committee shall be convened by the Chairman
and at such places and times as the Chairman may specify in the notice
of the meeting.
4. Subject to the Act and preceding provisions of this Schedule, the
provisions of the First Schedule shall apply mutatis mutandis to
the proceedings and other matters in relation to the Nomination
Committee.
THIRD SCHEDULE
[Omitted]
FOURTH SCHEDULE
[Omitted consequent to repeal of Act No. 4 of 1994]
Meetings of
Committee
Application of
First Schedule

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