ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Prevention of Terrorism Act
48. Powers to refuse refugee application
Edition: 2025-06-20 · In force
48. Powers to refuse refugee application
(1)The Commissioner for Refugee Affairs may, having regard to the interests of national security, public safety and the International Convention on Refugees, refuse the application of any person applying for status as a refugee, if the Commissioner has reasonable grounds to believe that the applicant has committed or is involved in the commission of a terrorist act.(2)In this section, "refugee" has the meaning assigned to it under the Refugees Act (Cap. 173).