ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Proceeds of Crime and Anti-Money Laundering Act
119. Requests to Kenya for search warrants
Edition: 2025-11-04 · In force
119. Requests to Kenya for search warrants
(1)Where a country requests assistance from Kenya in obtaining and executing a search and seizure warrant for the purposes of an investigation or proceedings relating to the corresponding law of that country, the Attorney-General may apply to the High Court for the warrant requested.(2)Where, on application, the High Court is satisfied that—(a)a proceeding or investigation relating to a serious offence has commenced in the requesting country; and(b)there are reasonable grounds for believing that evidence relevant to the investigation or proceedings is located in Kenya,it may issue a warrant under this section authorizing entry for the purpose of search for the thing and if found the thing shall be seized.(3)Any written law with respect to the procedure for the making and disposal of an application for the execution of a search warrant shall apply, as if the application were for the issue of a warrant under the Criminal Procedure Code (Cap. 75).