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Embu County Access to Information Act, no. 11 of 2015.

Country
Type of law
Legislation
Source

Abstract
This Act, divided into six Parts, provides for: giving effect to the right of access to information by citizens as provided for under Article 35 of the Constitution and Section 96 of the County Governments Act; requiring public entities and private bodies to proactively disclose information that they hold and to provide information on request; facilitating access to information held by private bodies in compliance with any right protected by the Constitution; facilitating public education on the right to access information under this Act. The Act focuses on: contents of the right of access to information; proactive disclosure; exempt information; designation of information office; providing access to information; review of decisions; enforcement measures and role of the commission of administrative justice.
Long title of text
An Act of the County Assembly of Embu to give effect to Article 35 of the Constitution and Section 96 of the County Governments Act, 2012; to confer on the Commission of Administrative Justice the oversight and enforcement functions and powers and for connected purposes.
Date of text
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Implements