ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
The Competition Tribunal (Procedure) Rules
28. Summoning or citing of witnesses
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
28. Summoning or citing of witnesses
(1)The Tribunal may, at any time, either of its own motion or at the request of any party, issue a summons in Form CT7 as prescribed in the First Schedule requiring any person wherever that person may be to—(a)attend as a witness before the Tribunal, at the time and place set out in the summons or citation; and(b)answer any questions or produce any documents or other material in the possession or under the control of that person which relate to any matter in question in the proceedings.(2)A request by a party for the issue of a summons or citation under this Rule shall state with reasons—(a)upon which facts the witness is to be questioned;(b)the documents or material required to be produced.(3)A person shall only be required to attend in compliance with a summons or citation under this Rule if—(a)that person has been given at least seven days' notice of the hearing or such time as the Tribunal may direct; and(b)recoverable expenses are provided for, in respect of attendance of the witness in proceedings before the Tribunal.(4)Where a party applies to the Tribunal under Rule 28 (1), the costs of appearance shall be borne by the requesting party.(5)The Tribunal may direct a party to serve on its behalf a summons issued under this Rule.