ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Mining Act
212. Offences by bodies corporate, partnerships, principals and employees
Edition: 2026-07-24 · In force
212. Offences by bodies corporate, partnerships, principals and employees
(1)Where an offence is committed by a body corporate, the body corporate and every director or officer thereof, or, in the case of a partnership, a partner or officer in the partnership, who had knowledge of the commission of the offence and who did not exercise due diligence, efficiency and economy to ensure compliance with this Act, commits an offence and is liable on conviction to be penalized accordingly.(2)A person is personally liable for an offence whether committed by him on his own account or as an agent or employee of another person.(3)An employer or principal maybe held liable for an offence committed by an employee or agent against this Act, unless the employer or principal proves that the offence was committed against his express or standing directions.