ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Refugees Act
26. Duty of Reception officers
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
26. Duty of Reception officers
The duty of a reception officer shall be—(a)to give applications and guidelines for refugee status to every person who wishes to apply for refugee status at the point of entry;(b)to receive all persons who have applied for refugee status or wish to apply for refugee status;(c)to take photographs and biometric data of asylum seekers and members of their families;(d)to question and search any person or property as he or she may deem necessary and appropriate, and within the law and with strict regard to the dignity and decency of the person in question; and(e)to screen asylum seekers so as to ensure that they pose no public health hazard to the local population and to ensure those who may pose such risk are isolated and urgently provided with the necessary medical attention.