Irrigation Act

7. Establishment of the Authority

Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force

(1)There is established an authority to be known as the National Irrigation Authority.

(2)The Authority shall be a body corporate with perpetual succession and a common seal, and shall, in its corporate name, be capable of—

(a)suing and being sued;

(b)taking, purchasing or otherwise acquiring, holding, charging or disposing of movable and immovable property;

(c)borrowing or lending money;

(d)entering into contracts; and

(e)doing such other acts necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Authority.

(3)The headquarters of the Authority shall be in Nairobi.

(4)The Authority may establish such regional, county, catchments or sub-catchment or sub-county level offices as the Board, may consider necessary.