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CHAPTER 187 - Official Secrets Act

Commencement Date: 1968-02-16

An Act of Parliament to provide for the preservation of State secrets and State security

Arrangement of Sections
1	Short Title.
2	Interpretation.
3	Acts Prejudicial to Republic.
4	Unauthorized Use of Uniforms, Passes, Etc.
5	Interference with Police Officers or Armed Forces.
6	Production of Telegrams.
7	Harbouring.
8	Attempts, Incitements, Etc.
9	Acts Committed Outside Kenya.
10	Consent to Prosecution.
11	Place of Offence.
12	Exclusion of Public from Trial.
13	Presumption Concerning Communication with Agent of Foreign Power.
14	Presumption as to Purpose Prejudicial to Safety of Republic.
15	Presumption as to Communication of Information Concerning Prohibited Place.
16	Proof of Lawful Authority or Excuse.
17	Arrest Without Warrant.
18	Search Warrant.
19	Duty to Give Information as to Commission of Certain Offences.
20	General Penalty.
21	Repeal.