ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Companies Act
294. Person presiding at general meeting may declare result of voting on a show of hands
Edition: 2024-12-27 · In force
294. Person presiding at general meeting may declare result of voting on a show of hands
(1)On a vote on a resolution at a meeting with a show of hands, the person presiding at the meeting may declare that the resolution—(a)has or has not been passed; or(b)has passed with a particular majority(2)Such a declaration is conclusive evidence of the result of the voting without proof of the number or proportion of the votes recorded in favour of or against the resolution.(3)An entry in respect of such a declaration in the minutes of the meeting recorded in accordance with section 292 is also conclusive evidence of that fact without further proof.(4)This section does not have effect if a poll is demanded for passing the resolution and the demand is not subsequently withdrawn.