ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
The Competition Act (General) Rules, 2019
37. Procedure for conducting a search.
Edition: 2019-12-06 · In force
37. Procedure for conducting a search.
(1)The Authority shall conduct a search in accordance with the Act and the Criminal Procedure Code (Cap. 75).(2)An authorised officer of the Authority who removes anything from the premises being searched shall prepare an inventory of the inspection duly signed by the authorized persons and the representative of the undertaking or their authorized agent.(3)Where the representative of the undertaking or their authorized agent refuses to sign, the reasons for the refusal shall be indicated in the inventory of the inspection.(4)The Authority shall in its discretion detain, retain or return all or any material seized at any time, during or after the investigation.(5)The Authority may conduct the search on any day between sunrise and sunset, unless specifically authorized in terms of a search warrant to conduct the search at any other time.