ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Dairy Industry Act
17. Functions of the Board
Edition: 2026-07-10 · In force
17. Functions of the Board
(1)The functions of the Board shall be—(a)to organise, regulate and develop the efficient production, marketing, distribution and supply of dairy produce, having regard to the various types of dairy produce required by different classes of consumers;(b)to improve the quality of dairy produce;(c)to secure reasonable and stable prices to producers of dairy produce;(d)to promote market research in relation to dairy produce;(e)to permit the greatest possible degree of private enterprise in the production, processing and sale of dairy produce, consistent with the efficiency of the producer and the interests of other producers and of consumers;(ea)to conduct audits of the traceability mechanisms established by a person who engages in the production, marketing, distribution and supply of dairy produce;(eb)to implement the multi-annual control plan in the performance of its functions; and(f)generally to ensure, either by itself or in association with any Government department or local authority, the adoption of measures and practices designed to promote greater efficiency in the dairy industry.(2)In the exercise of its powers and in the performance of its functions under this Act, the Board shall act in accordance with any general or special directions that may be given to it by the Cabinet Secretary.