ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Marriage Act
50. Appointment of Registrar and Marriage officers
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
50. Appointment of Registrar and Marriage officers
(1)There shall be a Registrar of Marriages who shall be appointed by the Cabinet Secretary.(2)The Registrar shall—(a)perform civil marriages;(b)register all marriages;(c)issue marriage certificates for all registered marriages;(d)issue certificates of no impediment to persons who intend to marry and who qualify for such a certificate;(e)determine the rules governing customary marriages; and(f)determine objections of notices to marry.(3)The Registrar may appoint such marriage officers at national and county levels, as may be necessary upon such terms and conditions as may be determined by the Public Service Commission for the purposes of this Act.