Co-operative Societies Act. Country/Territory Kenya Document type Legislation Date 1998 (2008) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act of Parliament relating to the constitution, registration and regulation of cooperative societies and for purposes incidental thereto. Subject Agricultural & rural development Keyword Basic legislation Agricultural development Cooperative/producer organization Registration Contract/agreement Institution Special fund Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa Entry into force notes The Act shall come into operation on such date as the Minister may appoint by Notice in the Gazette. Abstract This Act provides for the constitution and registration of cooperative societies and societies formed at the national level by the cooperative movement in Kenya to promote co-operative development and defines functions, powers, rights and obligations and internal organization of registered societies. The Act consists of 96 sections divided into 15 Parts. Full text English Website www.kenyalaw.org References - Legislation Repeals Co-operative Societies Act. Legislation | Kenya | 1966 (1972) Keyword: Agricultural development, Cooperative/producer organization, Registration, Institution Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Co-operative Tribunal (Practice and Procedure) Rules (Cap. 490). Legislation | Kenya | 2009 (2012) Keyword: Cooperative/producer organization, Registration, Court/tribunal Source: FAO, FAOLEX Co-operative Societies Rules (Cap. 490). Legislation | Kenya | 2004 (2012) Keyword: Cooperative/producer organization, Registration, Special fund Source: FAO, FAOLEX Co-operative Societies Code of Conduct and Ethics (L.N. No. 172 of 2003). Legislation | Kenya | 2003 Keyword: Cooperative/producer organization, Institution, Data collection/reporting, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX