Monday, 30 June 2014

LAWS RELATING TO DEVOLUTION IN KENYA

1. The County Governments Act No.17 of 2012

The County Governments Act, 2012, is an Act of Parliament that gives effect to Chapter Eleven of the Constitution (on Devolved Government); to provide for county governments' powers, functions and responsibilities to deliver services and for connected purposes. The Act received presidential assent on 24th July, 2012. It came into operation upon the final announcement of the results of the first elections under the New Constitution in March 2013.

Get your copy of the County Governments Act, 2012 here.

 2. The Public Finance Management Act, 2012
The Public Finance Management Act, 2012, is an Act of Parliament that provides for;
(i) the effective management of public finances by the national and county governments; 
(ii) the oversight responsibility of Parliament and County Assemblies; 
(iii) the different responsibilities of government entities and other bodies; and 
(iv) for connected purposes.

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