ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Kenya National Examinations Council Act
40J. Appeals from decisions of the Council
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
40J. Appeals from decisions of the Council
(1)A person who is aggrieved by a decision of the Council to withhold or cancel the results of a candidate may lodge an appeal to the Tribunal in the prescribed form.(2)An institution that is aggrieved by the decision of the Council to withhold or cancel the results of the candidates in that institution may lodge an appeal to the tribunal in the prescribed form.(3)Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (1), a person aggrieved by a decision of the Council may appeal to the Tribunal through the County Director of Education in the County in which the applicant is resident.(4)The County Director of Education shall transmit to the Tribunal any applications received under subsection (3) within five days of receipt.(5)Where the person aggrieved by the decision of the Council is a minor, the application under subsection (1) shall be made by the parent or guardian of the minor.(6)An appeal under subsection (1) shall be—(b)lodged with the Tribunal within a period of fourteen days from the date of the decision of the Council.(7)The parties to an appeal lodged under subsection (1) may appear before the Tribunal in person or be represented by an advocate or any other person whom the Tribunal may permit to be heard on behalf of such party.