Parliamentary Powers and Privileges Act

36. Extension of time

Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force

36. Extension of time

(1)Despite the provisions of any other written law, where in a written law a time is prescribed for doing an act or taking a proceeding by a House of Parliament, the House may, by resolution, extend that time by a period not exceeding fourteen days.

(2)Where an extension of time is granted under subsection (1), the doing of all other acts consequential thereto shall be deemed to have been extended accordingly.

(3)The power of a House of Parliament contemplated under subsection (1), may be exercised—

(a)only once in a session of Parliament in respect of a particular matter; and

(b)only in exceptional circumstances to be certified by the Speaker of the relevant House.

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Source: Kenya Law