ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Kenya Defence Forces Act
141. Power to arrest deserter or an absentee
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
141. Power to arrest deserter or an absentee
(1)A police officer may arrest any person whom the police officer has reasonable cause to suspect of being an officer or service member who has deserted or is absent without leave.(2)If a police officer is not available, any person may arrest another person whom the first person has reasonable cause to suspect of being an officer or service member who has deserted or is absent without leave.(3)Any person who has the authority to issue a warrant for the arrest of a person suspected of committing or having committed a criminal offence, who is satisfied by evidence on oath that there is an officer or service member who has, or is reasonably suspected of having, deserted or is absent from duty without leave within the authorised person's jurisdiction, may issue a warrant authorising that person's arrest.(4)Any person who is arrested under this section shall as soon as is reasonably practicable be brought before a Magistrates' Court.(5)Despite provisions of any other written law, a person who has been arrested and brought before a Magistrates' Court under this section or under sections 142 or 143 shall not be entitled to bail.