ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Kenya Coconut Development Authority Order
5. Functions of the authority
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
5. Functions of the authority
The Authority shall in respect of coconut industry have the following functions. These shall be to—(a)provide advisory service on matters related to coconut industry to the Government and to the industry for planning purposes;(b)collect and collate data, maintain a database on coconut industry, document and monitor the industry through registration of all players in the industry;(c)assist in the production, processing, grading, storage, collection, transportation and warehousing of all the produce and by-products destined for markets;(d)arbitrate on disputes arising between the growers and any of the players or among other players in the industry;(e)vet and witness contracts entered into between the growers and any other players or between other players in the industry before they are executed;(f)appoint agents for the implementation or performance of any function of the Authority under this Order; and(g)monitor imports and exports of coconut produce and by-products for efficient management of the coconut industry.