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Transition to Devolved Government Act, 2012 (No. 1 of 2012).

Country/Territory
Kenya
Document type
Legislation
Date
2012
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act of Parliament to provide a framework for the transition to devolved government pursuant to section 15 of the Sixth Schedule to the Constitution, and for connected purposes.
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Land & soil
Keyword
Agricultural development Institution Policy/planning Land-use planning Public land Transfer
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa
Entry into force notes
The Act enters into force on 9 March 2012.
Abstract

This Act provides for a transition mechanism in order to achieve devolving of government functions in Kenya. For this purpose it establishes a Transition Authority. The objectives of the Act include: (a) to provide a legal and institutional framework for a coordinated transition to the devolved system of government while ensuring continued delivery of services to citizens; (b) to provide, pursuant to section 15 of the Sixth Schedule to the Constitution, for the transfer of powers and functions to the national and county governments; (c) to provide mechanisms to ensure that the Commission for the Implementation of the Constitution performs its role in monitoring and overseeing the effective implementation of the devolved system of government effectively. The Act also provides for the transfer of assets, including land, within the administration.

Full text
English
Website
www.kenyalaw.org