§ 79. Mr. Hunterasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies why he has refused to register the Kenya National African Congress; and why it was banned from holding any further meetings.
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydThe Kenya Government refused registration of the Kenya African National Congress because its declared aim of promoting a colony-wide organisation is contrary to the Government's policy of permitting the establishment of African associations only on a district basis at present. Since then the Congress has been permitted to hold a further meeting to consider altering its draft constitution. A revised constitution is now being examined by the Kenya Government and, if it complies with the requirements of the law, the society will be registered.