Kenya Defence Forces Act

63. Misconduct in action by others

Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force

63. Misconduct in action by others

A person who is subject to this Act, who fails, if not in command of any aircraft, ship, vehicle or establishment of the Defence Forces, to use the person's utmost exertions to carry out lawful orders of superior officers into execution when ordered to prepare for action by or against the enemy or during any such action, commits an offence and shall be liable, upon conviction by a martial court—

(a)to suffer death or any other punishment provided for by this Act if the offence is committed with intent to assist the enemy; or

(b)to imprisonment for life or any lesser punishment provided for by this Act, in any other case.

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Source: Kenya Law