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Kenya Maritime Authority Act
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LAWS OF KENYA
KENYA MARITIME AUTHORITY ACT
CAP. 370
- Published in Kenya Gazette Vol. CVIII—No. 65 on 8 September 2006
- Assented to on 23 August 2006
- Commenced on 1 January 2007 by Kenya Maritime Authority Act Commencement
- [Amended by Statute Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act, 2007 (Act No. 7 of 2007) on 15 October 2007]
- [Amended by National Electronic Single Window System Act (Cap. 485D) on 11 July 2022]
Part I – PRELIMINARY
1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the Kenya Maritime Authority Act, 2006.2. Interpretation
In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires—“Authority” means the Kenya Maritime Authority established under section 3;“Board” means the Board of Directors of the Authority constituted under section 6;“Chairperson” means the Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Authority appointed under section 6;“Director-General” means the Director-General of the Authority appointed under section 11;“flag State” means the State whose flag a ship is entitled to fly;“financial year” means the period of twelve months ending on the thirtieth June in each year;“member” means a member of the Board of Directors;“Minister” means the Minister for the time being responsible for matters relating to Maritime Transport; and“port State” means a State in which port a foreign ship sail subject to the appropriate convention.Part II – ESTABLISHMENT AND FUNCTIONS OF THE AUTHORITY
3. Establishment of the Authority
4. Objects of the Authority
The principal objects of the Authority are to regulate, co-ordinate and oversee maritime affairs.5. Functions of the Authority
Part III – ADMINISTRATION OF THE AUTHORITY
6. Appointment of Board of Directors of the Authority
There shall be a Board of Directors of the Authority which shall be the governing body of the Authority consisting of—7. Powers of the Board
The Board shall—8. Conduct of business and affairs of the Board
9. Committees of the Board
10. Remuneration and allowances of members of the Board
The Authority shall pay to the Board of Directors such remuneration, fees, or allowances for expenses as may be determined by the Minister.11. The Director-General
12. Delegation of power by the Director-General
13. Appointment of Secretary to the Board
14. Appointment of officers and other employees of the Authority
Part IV – OPERATION OF THE AUTHORITY
15. Business plan
16. Financial targets and performance indicators
When preparing the financial plan, the Authority shall consider—17. Minister may direct variation of financial plan
Part V – FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
18. Funds of the Authority
19. Bank accounts
The Authority shall open and maintain such bank accounts as are necessary for the performance of its functions.20. Investment of funds
The Authority may—21. Annual estimates
22. Accounts and audit
Part VI – MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
23. Seal of the Authority
24. Relief from prosecution
No action shall lie against the Authority or any of its officers or other persons appointed or authorised to perform any function under this Act in respect of anything done or omitted to be done by him in good faith in the exercise or performance of any power, authority, or duty conferred or imposed on him under this Act.25. Prohibition of publication or disclosure of information to unauthorised persons
26. Regulations
The Minister may make regulations for prescribing anything under this Act and generally for the better carrying into effect the provisions of this Act.History of this document
31 December 2022
Revised by
24th Annual Supplement
Read this version
11 July 2022 this version
Amended by
National Electronic Single Window System Act
15 October 2007
01 January 2007
Commenced by
Kenya Maritime Authority Act Commencement
08 September 2006
23 August 2006
Assented to
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