ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Prevention of Terrorism Act
12A. Possession of weapons for terrorist purposes
Edition: 2025-06-20 · In force
12A. Possession of weapons for terrorist purposes
(1)A person who is in possession of a weapon, an improvised explosive device or components of an improvised explosive device for purposes of terrorism commits an offence and is liable, on conviction, to imprisonment for a term of not less than twenty-five years.(2)Without prejudice to subsection (1), unlawful possession of a weapon, an improvised explosive device or a component of an improvised explosive device shall be presumed to be for terrorist or criminal purposes.(3)The Cabinet Secretary on the recommendation of the National Security Council, by notice in the Gazette, publish a list of components of improvised explosive devices for purposes of subsection (1).