5. (1)  The object and purpose for which the Commission is established shall be to licence and regulate postal, information and communication services in accordance with the provisions of this Act.

(2) The Commission shall have all powers necessary for the performance of its functions under this Act.

(3) The Commission may enter into association with such other bodies or organizations within or outside Kenya as the Commission may consider desirable or appropriate and in furtherance of the purpose for which the Commission is established.

(4) The Commission shall, in the performance of its functions under this Act have regard to -

(a) any policy guidelines of a general nature relating to the provisions of this Act notified to it by the Minister and published in the Gazette;

(b) Kenya's obligations under any international treaty or agreement relating to the provisions of telecommunication, radio and postal services.

(5) (Deleted by 1 of 2009 s.5b)