ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Energy Act
169. Offences deemed to be economic crimes
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
169. Offences deemed to be economic crimes
(1)A person who wilfully—(a)encroaches, illegally acquires or deals in public land set aside for energy infrastructure projects;(b)vandalises or attempts to vandalise energy installations and infrastructure;(c)steals or attempts to steal any energy equipment or appliance or handles any energy equipment or appliance (otherwise than in the course of stealing) knowing or having reason to believe the equipment or appliance may be stolen, or dishonestly receives or retains the equipment or appliance, or dishonestly undertakes, or assists in its retention, removal, disposal or realization by or for the benefit of himself or another person or if he arranges to do so;(d)destroys or damages energy infrastructure; or(e)maliciously misinforms the public on matters of energy with criminal intent or driven by gain leading to economic sabotage;commits an offence which is deemed to be an economic crime and shall on conviction, be liable to a fine of not less than five million shillings or to a term of imprisonment of ten years or to both such fine and imprisonment.(2)Any vessel used to convey the vandalised equipment or appliance in the attempted vandalism detailed in subsection (1) shall be forfeited to the state.(3)Civil recovery may also be instituted to make good the loss suffered.