ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Irrigation (General) Regulations
73. Formation of association of irrigation farmers
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
73. Formation of association of irrigation farmers
(1)An association of irrigation farmers may be constituted at the county level or the national level by the associations or umbrella associations.(2)The membership of an association of irrigation farmers shall consist of—(a)the associations or umbrella association for associations at county level; or(b)the respective county for associations at the national level.(3)The purposes of the association of irrigation farmers shall be to—(a)promote of good governance and management of irrigation schemes;(b)capacity building of the respective irrigation water users’ associations;(c)participate in research, innovation and technology development;(d)disseminate of irrigation research information; and(e)participate in the formulation of irrigation standards.(4)An association shall seek prior approval of the General Assembly and consult with the relevant supervising entity before joining the association of irrigation farmers.(5)An association of irrigation farmers at county level or national level shall prepare by-laws to guide its membership and operations, and shall be registered as a society under the Societies Act Cap. 108.