ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Community Groups Registration Act
16. Voluntary dissolution
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
16. Voluntary dissolution
(1)A community group may dissolve itself voluntarily if the members pass a resolution for voluntary dissolution in accordance with the community group’s constitution.(2)A community group that passes a resolution for voluntary dissolution shall notify the Director in writing of the voluntary dissolution.(3)A notification under subsection (2) shall be signed by at least two-thirds of the members and be accompanied by—(a)the community group’s certificate of registration;(b)a copy of the minutes and the resolution of the meeting recommending the dissolution of the community group stating—(i)the community group’s intention to be voluntarily dissolved;(ii)the reasons for the resolution to voluntarily dissolve; and(iii)a date, at least two months after the date of the notice, on which the dissolution is intended to take effect.(4)On receiving the notice under subsection (2), the Director shall—(a)confirm whether or not the resolution has been made in accordance with the community group’s constitution;(b)where the notice is in order, cancel the certificate of registration of the community group;(c)amend the register to indicate that the community group has been voluntarily dissolved; and(d)notify the community group in writing of its dissolution and the effective date of the dissolution.(5)The Director shall, before acting in accordance with subsection (4), ensure that the assets of the community group have been properly distributed and any outstanding claims have been settled in accordance with the community group’s constitution, and the Director may impose such conditions as may be necessary for the protection of the welfare of the members of the group or the community.(6)A community group shall be deemed to have dissolved voluntarily if the community group fails to renew its registration for a period of four years.