But in the new Statute Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill, 2020, the CS will have to seek the court's permission before searching your phone. Read MoreAmendments have also been made to the Official Secrets Act, Kenya Roads Board Act, Statistics Act, Employment Act, Accountants Act, Judicial Service Act, Kenya National Commission on Human Rights Act, Employment and Labour Relations Court Act, Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission Act, and the National Police Service Commission Act. There are additional changes to the Public Appointments (Parliamentary Approval) Act, Universities Act, Kenya Law Reform Commission Act, Investment and Financial Analysts Act, Witness Protection Act and Kenya Coast Guard Act. The Bills were presented to the President for signing at State House, Nairobi by Solicitor General Ken Ogeto. Also present were Speaker of the National Assembly Justin Muturi, Attorney General Paul Kihara Kariuki, Head of Public Service Joseph Kinyua and State House Deputy Chief of Staff Njee Muturi.

Source: Standard Digital December 11, 2020 21:00 UTC