Section 154 of Evidence Act CAP 80: Cross-examination as to credibility
When a witness is cross-examined he may, in addition to the questions hereinbefore referred to, be asked any questions which tend—
(a) to test his accuracy, veracity or credibility;
(b) to discover who he is and what is his position in life;
(c) to shake his credit, by injuring his character, although the answer to such questions might tend directly or indirectly to incriminate him or might expose or tend directly or indirectly to expose him to a penalty or forfeiture.
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