ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Statistics Act
19. Supply of Information
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
19. Supply of Information
(1)Where any census is being taken or any statistical information is being collected under this Act, an authorised officer may, in the manner specified in this section, require any person to supply him with such particulars as may be prescribed or such particulars as may be required in relation to the taking of the census or the collection of the information.(2)A person required to provide information under subsection (1) shall, to the best of his knowledge, information and belief, complete such forms, make such returns, answer such questions and give such information in such manner and within such time as may be specified by the authorized officer.(3)An authorized officer may require any person or establishment to supply him with particulars either by interviewing the person or by leaving at or posting to his last known address or by sending through electronic means a form having thereon a notice requiring the form to be completed and returned in such manner and within such time as shall be specified in the notice.(4)Where any particulars are, by any document issued by an authorized person, required to be supplied by any person, it shall be presumed until the contrary is proved that the particulars may lawfully be required from that person in accordance with this Act.