ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
National Gender and Equality Commission Act
33. Form of complaint
Edition: 2023-12-11 · In force
33. Form of complaint
(1)A person wishing to lodge a complaint alleging discrimination may do so orally or in writing addressed to the secretary or such other person as may be duly authorised by the Commission for that purpose.(2)Where a complaint under subsection (1) is made orally, the Commission shall cause the complaint to be recorded in writing.(3)A complaint under subsection (1) shall be in such form and contain such particulars as the Commission may prescribe.(4)Upon receipt of a complaint under subsection (1), the Commission may—(a)call for information or a report regarding such complaint from any person within such reasonable time as may be specified by the Commission; and(b)without prejudice to paragraph (a), initiate such inquiry as it considers necessary, having regard to the nature of the complaint.(5)If the information or report called for under subsection (4)(a) is not received within the time stipulated by the Commission, the Commission may proceed to inquire into the complaint without such information or report.(6)If on receipt of the information or report the Commission is satisfied either that no further action is required or that the required action has been initiated by a State organ or other body responsible for the matters complained of, the Commission shall, in writing, inform the complainant accordingly and take no further action.