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Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Act, 2013 (No. 17 of 2013).

Country/Territory
Kenya
Document type
Legislation
Date
2013
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Kenya Gazette Supplement No. 29 of 25 January 2013 (Special Issue).
Long title
An Act to of Parliament to provide for the establishment and functions of the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization; to provide for organs of the Organization; to provide for the co-ordination of agricultural research activities in Kenya, and for connected purposes.
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Livestock, Food & nutrition, Fisheries, Forestry, Cultivated plants, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Agricultural development Agricultural extension Fishery management and conservation Food quality control/food safety Forest management/forest conservation Forestry protection measures Animal production Research Plant production Institution Management/conservation
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa
Abstract

This Act provides an administrative framework for agricultural research in Kenya and provides for the promotion and coordination of agricultural research activities in Kenya. It establishes the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization and establishes the research institutes specified in the Second Schedule. It also establishes a Scientific and Technical Committee.

Full text
English
Website
www.kenyalaw.org

References - Legislation

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Keyword: Freshwater pollution, Marine pollution, Framework law, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Aquaculture, Institution, Governance, Fishing authorization, Foreign fishing, Seasons, Registration, Fishing gear/fishing method, Access right, Alien species, Artisanal fishing, Biodiversity, Community management, Data collection/reporting, Fish disease, Fishing charge, Fishing vessel, Genetically modified organism (GMO), High seas, Inspection, Integrated management, International relations/cooperation, Landing, Local government, Mariculture, Marking/identification, Monitoring, Non-commercial fishing, Policy/planning, Research, Special fund, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Transshipment, Certification, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Social protection, Precautionary principle, Sustainable use, Animal health, Authorization/permit, Food quality control/food safety, Food security, Fish products, Internal trade, International trade, Processing/handling, Harbour, Pollution control, Ecosystem preservation, Protection of habitats, Marine mammals, Marine protected areas, Endangered species, Protection of species, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Statute Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act, 2016. (No. 7 of 2016).

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Source: FAO, FAOLEX