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

País/Territorio
Kenya
Tipo de documento
Legislación
Fecha
2012
Fuente
FAO, FAOLEX
Título completo
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.
Materia
Agricultura y desarrollo rural, Tierra y suelos
Palabra clave
Desarrollo agrícola Institución Política/planificación Manejo de tierras Terrenos públicos Transferencia
Área geográphica
Africa, Africa Oriental
Entry into force notes
The Act enters into force on 9 March 2012.
Resumen

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.

Texto completo
Inglés
Página web
www.kenyalaw.org