Freedom Of Information Policy 1

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REPUBLIC OF KENYA

DRAFT

FREEDOM OF INFORMATION
POLICY
BY

MINISTRY OF INFORMATION &
COMMUNICATIONS

APRIL 2007

VISION
A knowledge-based Kenyan Society

MISSION STATEMENT
To ensure maximum access by all Kenyans to information held by public authorities to enable the country to transition to a knowledge-based society. 2

TABLE OF CONTENTS
GLOSSARY OF TERMS ...........................................................................................5
1. INTRODUCTION....................................................................................................9
2. EXISTING FRAMEWORK FOR MANAGING INFORMATION HELD BY
PUBLIC AUTHORITIES...........................................................................................11
2.0 Introduction ...................................................................................................11
2.1 Statutory Collection of Information from the Public ...........................12
2.2. Access to Official Records under the National Archives &
Documentation Act..............................................................................................12
2.3 Access to Statutory Registers....................................................................12
2.4 Standards for the Management of Public Records ..............................13
2.5 Dissemination of Statistical Information................................................13
2.6 Printed Documents ......................................................................................13
2.7 Publication for Diplomatic and Other Representatives Abroad .......14
2.8 Security of Official Documents .................................................................14
2.9 Electronic Records .......................................................................................15
2.10 Disposal of Public Records ......................................................................15
2.11 Official Secrets Act and Access to Information