Kenya: Price Controls on essential commodities
Description
On 16 September 2011, the government of Kenya passed a law that allows the imposition of price controls to the concerned minister. The measure shall secure the "availability at reasonable prices" of essential commodities.
Via publication in the government gazette, the concered minister may declare any commodity "essential" and determine the associated maximum price.
Any Evidence-Based Deliberation:
| Question | Result |
|---|---|
| Is there anything in the public record to suggest that evidence of the effectiveness of the proposed measure was considered during official deliberations? | |
| Is there any evidence that alternatives to the proposed measure were considered? | |
| Is there anything in the public record that suggests that empirical evidence informed the comparison across the alternatives available to government? | |
| Was such evidence identified? | |
| Is such evidence publicly available? | |
| Did the official decision-maker in question provide an explanation as to why a chosen measure was favoured over alternatives? | |
| Is there any evidence to suggest that potentially affected trading partners were consulted before the measures were taken? | |
| Is there any evidence that safeguards have been put in place to ensure that implementation of the initiative is transparent and non-discriminatory? | |
| Did the government state its intention to review the measure within one year of implementation? |
Date Discovered: 17/09/2011
Implemented: Yes
Date of inception: 16 Sep 2011
GTA Evaluation: Amber
Source:
http://www.statehousekenya.go.ke/news/sept2011/2011160902.htm
http://af.reuters.com/article/investingNews/idAFJOE78F0FM20110916
Government Response:
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