[Rev. 2018] Kenya Information and Communications No. 2 of 1998 (2) The Commission shall, in considering the application, take into account any written representations or objections received under subsection (1)(c). [Act No. 1 of 2009, s. 27.] 79. Grant of licence The Commission may, upon expiry of the period of notice under section 78 grant a licence to the applicant if satisfied that the applicant should be licensed, subject to such conditions, including the payment of such licence fee as may be prescribed: Provided that where the Commission does not grant a licence, it shall notify the applicant in writing of the reasons for refusal within thirty days of such refusal and the applicant may, if aggrieved, appeal to the Tribunal. [Act No. 1 of 2009, s. 28.] 80. Duration of licence A licence granted under this Act shall, unless earlier revoked in accordance with any term in that regard contained in the licence, continue in force for such period as may be specified in the licence. 81. Renewal of licence A licence issued under this Act may, on application and subject to the payment of the prescribed fee, be renewed for such further period as the Commission may specify: Provided that where the Commission does not renew the licence it shall notify the licensee in writing of the reasons for refusal within thirty days, and the licensee may, if aggrieved, appeal to the Tribunal. 82. Modification of conditions of licence (1) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Commission may, from time to time, modify any conditions attached to a licence under this Act. (2) Subject to subsection (4), before making any modifications under this section, the Commission shall give notice in writing and by publication in the Gazette to the licensee— (a) stating that it proposes to make the modification and setting out the effects of such modification; (b) giving reasons for the modification; and (c) specifying the time (not being less than thirty days from the date of publication of the notice) within which any written objections or representations may be made by the licensee or by any interested party with respect to the proposed modifications. Provided that nothing in this subsection shall apply in respect of licences for— (i) telecommunication vendors; (ii) radio-communications; or (iii) value-added or resale services. (3) The Commission shall cause every notice given under subsection (2) to be published in the Gazette. (4) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (2), where a modification under this section is intended to remedy or prevent matters which operate or are likely to operate against the public interest, the Commission may proceed to 55