ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Protection of Traditional Knowledge and Cultural Expressions Act
28. Public consultation
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
28. Public consultation
(1)The Cabinet Secretary shall before determining an application for consent for the use of traditional knowledge or cultural expressions—(a)give a copy of the application for consent to the holders of the traditional knowledge or cultural expressions to which the application relates;(b)publish a notification of the application in a newspaper with nationwide circulation stating the website and other public information centres provided in sections 95 and 119 of the County Governments Act (Cap. 265), where the interested persons may obtain a copy of the application.(2)Any person who claims to be a holder of the traditional knowledge or cultural expressions, to which the application relates shall, in writing, make a representation to the Cabinet Secretary within twenty-eight days after the application is published or broadcasted, whichever is the later.(3)The Cabinet Secretary shall record in writing the details of any written representation given under subsection (2).