ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Commission on Administrative Justice Act
26. General powers of Commission
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
26. General powers of Commission
In addition to the powers conferred in Article 252 of the Constitution, the Commission shall have power to—(a)issue summons as it deems necessary for the fulfilment of its mandate;(b)require that statements be given under oath or affirmation and to administer such oath or affirmation;(c)adjudicate on matters relating to administrative justice;(d)obtain, by any lawful means, any information it considers relevant, including requisition of reports, records, documents and any information from any person, including governmental authorities, and to compel the production of such information for the proper discharge of its functions;(e)by order of the court, enter upon any establishment or premises, and to enter upon any land or premises for any purpose material to the fulfilment of the mandate of the Commission and in particular, for the purpose of obtaining information, inspecting any property or taking copies of any documents, and for safeguarding any such property or document;(f)interview any person or group of persons;(g)subject to adequate provision being made to meet his expenses for the purpose, call upon any person to meet with the Commission or its staff, or to attend a session or hearing of the Commission, and to compel the attendance of any person who fails to respond to a request of the Commission to appear and to answer questions relevant to the subject matter of the session or hearing.