National Drought Management Authority Act

25. Publication of information

Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force

25. Publication of information

(1)The Board shall publish and publicize all important information within the mandate of the Authority that affects the nation.

(2)A request for information in the public interest by a citizen—

(a)shall be addressed to the Secretary or such other person as the Board may for that purpose designate and may be subject to the payment of a reasonable fee in instances where the Authority incurs an expense in providing the information; and

(b)may be subject to confidentiality requirements of the Board.

(3)Subject to Article 35 of the Constitution, the Board may decline to give information to an applicant where—

(a)the request is unreasonable in the circumstances;

(b)the information requested is at a deliberative stage by the Board;

(c)the prescribed fee is not paid; or

(d)the applicant fails to satisfy any confidentiality requirements by the Board.

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Source: Kenya Law