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Co-operative Societies Act.

Country/Territory
Kenya
Document type
Legislation
Date
1998 (2008)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An 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