Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions Act

28. Private prosecutions

Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force

28. Private prosecutions

(1)Notwithstanding any provision under this Act or any other written law, any person may institute private prosecution.

(2)Any person who institutes private prosecution shall, within thirty days of instituting such proceeding, notify the Director in writing of such prosecution.

(3)In accordance with Article 157 of the Constitution and this Act, the Director may undertake, takeover or discontinue any private prosecution.

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Source: Kenya Law