Co-operative Societies Act

4. Registration of co-operative societies

Edition: 2023-12-11 · In force

4. Registration of co-operative societies

Subject to the provisions of this Act, a society which has as its objects—

(a)the promotion of the welfare and economic interests of it's members or adherence to the principles of Islamic law; and

(b)has incorporated in its by-laws the following co-operative principles—

(i)voluntary and open membership;

(ii)democratic member control;

(iii)economic participation by members;

(iv)autonomy and independence;

(v)education, training and information;

(vi)co-operation among co-operatives, and

(vii)concern for community in general;

may be registered by the Commissioner as a co-operative society under this Act with or without limited liability.Provided that a co-operative union or an apex society shall not be registered except with limited liability.[Act No. 2 of 2004, Sch., Act No. 15 of 2017, s. 51.]

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Source: Kenya Law