The Freedom of Information Bill, 2012
measures to promote access to information;
(e)
act as the chief agent of the Government in
ensuring that all public authorities comply with its
obligations under international treaties and
conventions on access to information;
(f)
hear and determine complaints and appeals;
(g)
approve information dissemination procedures
including publication schemes for proactive
disclosure of information by all public authorities;
(h)
data protection as provided under the law relating
to data protection;
(i)
perform such other functions as the Commission
may consider necessary for the promotion of
access to information.
(2) The Commission shall have all the powers necessary for the
performance of its functions under this Act.
(3) The decisions of the Commission shall be binding on both
levels of government.
(4) The Commission may enter into association with such other
bodies or organizations within and outside Kenya as the
Commission may consider desirable or appropriate and in
furtherance of the purpose for which the Commission is
established.
Guiding objects and principles.
7. In the performance of its functions under this Act the Commission
shall –
(a)
accommodate the diversity of the Kenyan people;
(b)
observe the principle of impartiality and gender
equity;
protect the sovereignity of the people;
secure the observance by all state organs of
democratic values and principles;
promote constitutionalism;
(c)
(d)
(e)
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