The Access to Information
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may apply ex-parte by summons for leave to enforce such
order as a decree, and the order may be executed in the
same manner as an order of the High Court to the like
effect.
(6) A person
(a)
who-
fails to attend before the Commission in
accordance with any summons
under subsection (1)(a); or
or order
issued
(b) knowingly gives any false or misleading statement
of information to the Commission; or
(c) causes an obstruction or disturbance in the course
of any proceedings before the Commission,
commits an offence and shall, on conviction, be liable
to a fine not exceeding three hundred thousand shillings, or
to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months, or to
both.
(7) Public entities and relevant private bodies shall
provide to the Commission such reports as required by the
Act.
(8) The Commission shall, in consultation with the
public, develop and publicize guidelines detailing the
reporting requirements including the manner, means and
timeframes that apply to public entities and relevant private
bodies.
(9) The Commission may request any
further
information from the public entity, relevant private body or
private body to facilitate and enhance monitoring at any
time and may issue an order compelling the provision of
such further information.
24.(l) The Commission may, for the purpose of
conducting any investigation pertaining to an inquiry,
utilize the services of any public officer or investigation
agency of the Government and where a public officer is so
utilized under this subsection, the Commission shall pay
such expenses as may be incurred by the public officer or
agency for the service rendered.
(2) For the purpose of investigating any matter
pertaining to an inquiry, a public servant or agency whose
services are utilized under subsection (1) may, subject to
the direction and control of the Commission-
Powers relating to
investigation.