ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Parliamentary Powers and Privileges Act
19. Procedure if witness fails to appear
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
19. Procedure if witness fails to appear
(1)Where a witness summoned does not appear, or appears but fails to satisfy the relevant House of Parliament or committee, the relevant House or Committee may impose upon the witness such fine, not exceeding five hundred thousand shillings, having regard to the witness’ condition in life and all the circumstances of the case.(2)A person may pay the fine under subsection (1) to the Clerk of the relevant House.(3)Parliament or its committee may order the arrest of a person who fails to honour a summons.