The Constitution of Kenya (Protection of Rights and Fundamental Freedoms) Practice and Procedure Rules

15. Reply to a petition

Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force

15. Reply to a petition

(1)The Attorney-General or any other State organ shall within fourteen days of service of a petition respond by way of a replying affidavit and if any document is relied upon, it shall be annexed to the replying affidavit.

(2)

(a)A respondent not in the category of sub-rule (1) shall within seven days file a memorandum of appearance and either a—

(i)replying affidavit; or

(ii)statement setting out the grounds relied upon to oppose the petition.

(b)After filing either of the documents referred to in sub-rule (2)(a), a respondent may respond by way of a replying affidavit or provide any other written document as a response to the petition within fourteen days.

(3)The respondent may file a cross-petition which shall disclose the matter set out in rule 10(2).

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Source: Kenya Law