National Drought Management Authority Order, 2011 (L.N. No. 171 of 2011). Country/Territory Kenya Document type Regulation Date 2011 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Food & nutrition, Water Keyword Food security Institution Water shortage/drought Policy/planning Climate change Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa Abstract This Order establishes the National Drought Management Authority Order as a State Corporation. The Authority shall be the successor to the Drought Management Directorate established within the Arid Lands Resource Management Project. The Authority shall, either on its own or in association with other authorities or persons, establish mechanisms to ensure that drought does not become famine and the impacts of climate change are sufficiently mitigated. The management of the Authority shall be vested in a Board. The Board may, among other things, establish committees consisting of members of the Board to deal with such matters as the Board may specify. Full text English Website www.kenyalaw.org References - Legislation Implements State Corporations Act (Cap. 446). Legislation | Kenya | 1986 (2005) Keyword: Agricultural development, Institution, Court/tribunal, Inspection Source: FAO, FAOLEX