ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Fisheries Management and Development Act
22. Funds of the Service
Edition: 2026-07-10 · In force
22. Funds of the Service
(1)The funds of the Service shall consist of—(a)such monies as may be appropriated by Parliament;(b)such monies or assets as may accrue to or vest in the Service in the course of the exercise of its powers and the performance of its functions under this Act; and(c)all monies from any other source provided for or donated or lent to the Service.(2)The moneys of the Service shall be expended in accordance with this Act, and only in payment for—(a)discharge of expenses, obligations and liabilities of the Service;(b)the remuneration of the staff of the Service and for allowances to the members of the Board;(c)contracts for technical consultants, observers, researchers and other personnel, activities or operations which support the functions and programmes of the Service;(d)travel expenses relating to official duties;(e)training and education courses or programmes for purposes relating to the objectives of the Service, and the functions and programmes of the Service;(f)financial assistance for management and development activities in the Counties consistent with the functions of the Service;(g)grants to institutions, agencies, associations or other organizations for the purpose of promoting fisheries conservation and management;(h)rewards for information leading to convictions for offences under this Act, in accordance with such requirements as may be prescribed;(i)purchase of capital items necessary to carry out the functions and duties of the Service;(j)contributions to donor aid projects as agreed with the donor agency; and(k)such other purposes as are consistent with the functions and powers of the Service as the Board, after consultation with the Director-General, shall determine.(3)The Service may make such investments as the Board may approve, subject to the approval of the Cabinet Secretary for the time being responsible for matters relating to finance.(4)The Service may open and maintain an account with a bank approved by the National Treasury under the Public Finance and Management Act (Cap. 412A) and shall at all times maintain one account and shall pay all its moneys into such account.