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Nutritionists and Dieticians Act

The Act may be cited as the Nutritionists and Dieticians Act. Defines or lists 'any food, nutrient or food supplements and any labelling or advertising materials in respect thereof; and'. People m…

Jurisdiction: Kenya
Structure: 41 provisions
Citation: Cap. 253B
Dates: As at 31 Dec 2022

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“The Act may be cited as the Nutritionists and Dieticians Act.”

The Act may be cited as the Nutritionists and Dieticians Act. Defines or lists 'any food, nutrient or food supplements and any labelling or advertising materials in respect thereof; and'. People may not practise using titles like "Nutritionist", "Dietician", "Nutrition technologist", "Technologist" or "Nutrition or Dietetics technicians" unless they hold a relevant degree, diploma or certificate from a recognized university or college and are registered and licensed under this Act; registered and licensed persons may engage in private practice only if they hold a diploma or degree and have completed a one-year internship or have at least three years' experience in nutrition and dietetics. The Institute must appoint officers and other staff necessary to properly carry out its functions, on terms the Council may determine. Members of the Council and Institute officers, employees or agents are not personally liable for actions done bona fide in executing the Institute's functions, powers or duties.

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PRELIMINARY - 1. Short title

The Act may be cited as the Nutritionists and Dieticians Act.

Section 1

ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS - 9. The Chief Executive Officer

Establishes a Chief Executive Officer for the Institute; the Council must competitively recruit the CEO; the Public Service Commission determines the CEO's terms; the CEO holds office for four years renewable once and manages day-to-day…

Section 9

EXAMINATION, REGISTRATION, LICENSING AND DISCIPLINE - 20. Restoration of name

Section 20. Restoration of name Section that the removal of such person's name from the register be confirmed; or

Section 20

FINANCIAL PROVISIONS - 29. Financial year of the Institute

The Institute's financial year is the twelve-month period ending on 30 June each year.

Section 29

MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS - 39.[Deleted by ActNo. 5 of 2019, Sch.]

Section 39 has been deleted.

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Provision 29Offence 7Commencement 3Short title

Part I

PRELIMINARY

§ 1PRELIMINARY - 1. Short titleShort title

The Act may be cited as the Nutritionists and Dieticians Act.

Section 1. Short title Section This Act may be cited as the Nutritionists and Dieticians Act.

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§ 2PRELIMINARY - 2. InterpretationInterpretation

Defines or lists 'any food, nutrient or food supplements and any labelling or advertising materials in respect thereof; and'.

Section 2. Interpretation Section any food, nutrient or food supplements and any labelling or advertising materials in respect thereof; and

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§ 3PRELIMINARY - 3. Restriction on use of titleProvision

People may not practise using titles like "Nutritionist", "Dietician", "Nutrition technologist", "Technologist" or "Nutrition or Dietetics technicians" unless they hold a relevant degree, diploma or certificate from a recognized university or college and are registered and licensed under this Act; registered and licensed persons may engage in private practice only if they hold a diploma or degree and have completed a one-year internship or have at least three years' experience in nutrition and dietetics.

Section 3. Restriction on use of title Section 3(1) Subject to the provisions of this Act, no person shall practise under the name, title or style containing the words or phrases "Nutritionist", or "Dietician", "Nutrition technologist" "Technologist" "Nutrition or Dietetics technicians" unless that person holds a relevant degree, diploma or certificate from a recognized university or college, and is registered and licensed under this Act. Section 3(2) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Act, a person registered and licensed under this Act shall engage in private practice only if he holds a diploma or a degree and has completed one-year internship or has a minimum of three years' experience in nutrition and dietetics. [Act No. 5 of 2019 , Sch.]

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Part II

ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS

§ 10ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS - 10. Staff of the instituteProvision

The Institute must appoint officers and other staff necessary to properly carry out its functions, on terms the Council may determine.

Section 10. Staff of the institute Section The Institute shall appoint such officers and other staff as are necessary for the proper discharge of its functions under this Act, upon such terms and conditions as the Council may determine.

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§ 11ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS - 11. Protection from personal liabilityProvision

Members of the Council and Institute officers, employees or agents are not personally liable for actions done bona fide in executing the Institute's functions, powers or duties.

Section 11. Protection from personal liability Section No action of a member of the Council or by any officer, employee or agent of the Institute shall, if the action is done bona fide for executing the functions, powers or duties of the Institute, render the member, officer, employee or agent personally liable to any action, claim or demand.

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§ 4ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS - 4. Establishment of the InstituteProvision

Establishes the Kenya Nutritionists and Dieticians Institute, gives it corporate powers, provides that it is governed by a Council, makes registered persons automatic members subject to disciplinary procedures, and requires members to pay fees determined by the Council.

Section 4. Establishment of the Institute Section 4(1) There is hereby established an Institute to be known as the Kenya Nutritionists and Dieticians Institute. Section 4(2)(a) suing and being sued; Section 4(2)(b) acquiring, holding and disposing of property; and Section 4(2)(c) doing all such things as may be done by a body corporate. Section 4(3) The Institute shall be governed by a Council. Section 4(4) Each person who is registered by the registration Committee of the Council under 18(1) shall automatically become a member of the Institute and subject to the disciplinary procedures of the Institute. Section 4(5) Members of the Institute shall pay such fees and subscriptions as the Council may determine.

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§ 5ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS - 5. Establishment and composition of the Council of the InstituteProvision

Establishes the Council of the Institute and sets out its membership, terms of office, appointment and notification procedures, committee limits, and procedure regulation.

Section 5. Establishment and composition of the Council of the Institute Section 5(1) The Council of the Institute is hereby established. Section 5(2)(a) be a holder of a bachelors' degree in nutrition or dietetics; and Section 5(2)(a)(i) be a holder of a bachelors' degree in nutrition or dietetics; and Section 5(2)(a)(ii) have at least ten years of professional experience after the first degree of which two years shall be at leadership and managerial level; Section 5(2)(b) one qualified nutritionist or dietician professional with a minimum of a diploma in good standing from private practice who shall be appointed by the Cabinet Secretary; Section 5(2)(c) the Director of Nutrition and Dietetics Services in the Ministry responsible for health or their designated representative; Section 5(2)(d) one representative of the Consumers Federation of Kenya, who shall be a holder of at least a Bachelor's Degree; Section 5(2)(e) one representative of faculties teaching nutrition and dietetics at public universities who shall be competitively sourced and who shall be a holder of at least a Master's Degree; Section 5(2)(f) one representative from public and private middle level colleges, offering courses in nutrition or dietetics; Section 5(2)(g) the Director-General for health or their designated representative; Section 5(2)(h) one member with technical knowledge and competencies in finance who shall be appointed by the Cabinet Secretary; and Section 5(2)(i) the Chief Executive Officer as an ex officio member. Section 5(3) The chairperson and every member elected under subsection (2) shall hold office for a term of 3 years and shall be eligible for re-appointment for a further term of three years. Section 5(4) All appointments under this section shall be notified in the Gazette by the Cabinet Secretary for the time being responsible for matters relating to health. Section 5(5) Pursuant to nominations in paragraphs (d), (e) and (f) of subsection (2), each organization shall present two nominations one of whom will be appointed by the Cabinet Secretary taking into account ethnic diversity, gender disability, skills mix and regional balance. Section 5(6) The appointments under subsection (2) shall consider gender, regional and ethnic balance. Section 5(7) The Council shall establish a maximum of four committees to deal with matters of training, registration, finance and human resource, audit and risk policies management for proper administration of the Act, but may establish such other ad hoc committees as may be necessary to carry out the functions of the Council. Section 5(8) The Council shall regulate its own procedures in accordance with the First Schedule. [Act No. 5 of 2019 , Sch.]

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§ 6ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS - 6. Functions of the InstituteProvision

The Institute must determine and set a framework for the professional practice of nutritionists and dieticians.

Section 6. Functions of the Institute Section determine and set a framework for the professional practice of nutritionists and dieticians;

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§ 7ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS - 7. Delegation of powers of the InstituteProvision

Subject to the Act, the Institute may delegate the exercise of any of its powers to committees, members, officers, employees, agents or technical working groups.

Section 7. Delegation of powers of the Institute Section Subject to this Act, the Institute may either generally or in a particular case, delegate to any committee of the Council or to any member, officer, employee, agent of the Institute or technical working group, the exercise of any of the powers of the Institute under this Act. [Act No. 5 of 2019 , Sch.]

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§ 8ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS - 8. Remuneration of Council membersProvision

The Institute must pay remuneration, fees and other allowances to members of the Council as determined by the Council in consultation with the Salaries and Remuneration Commission.

Section 8. Remuneration of Council members Section The Institute shall pay such remuneration, fees, and other allowances to members of the Council as may be determined from time to time by the Council in consultation with the Salaries and Remuneration Commission. [Act No. 5 of 2019 , Sch.]

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§ 9ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS - 9. The Chief Executive OfficerProvision

Section 9. The Chief Executive Officer Section 9(1) There shall be a Chief Executive Officer of the Institute who shall be competitively recruited by the Council and whose terms and conditions of service shall be determined by Public Service Commission. Section 9(2)(a) possesses a Master of Science degree or its equivalent from a university recognised in Kenya; Section 9(2)(b) has at least ten years professional and administrative experience in matters related to health; and Section 9(2)(c) meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution. Section 9(3) The Chief Executive Officer shall hold office for a term of four years renewable once based on performance. Section 9(4) The Chief Executive Officer shall, subject to the direction of the Council, be responsible for the management of the day to day affairs of the Institute. [Act No. 5 of 2019 , Sch.]

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§ 9AADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS - 9A. Corporation SecretaryProvision

The Council must appoint a Corporation Secretary (part‑time or full‑time); the Secretary is the Council's secretary but not a member, must perform duties per State Corporation guidelines, coordinate with the Chief Executive Officer's office, and must meet Chapter Six integrity requirements.

Section 9A. Corporation Secretary Section 9A(1) The Council shall competitively appoint a Corporation Secretary on part time or full time basis to facilitate the functions of the Council. Section 9A(2) The Corporation Secretary shall be the secretary to the Council but not a member of the Council. Section 9A(3) The Corporation Secretary shall discharge his duties as stipulated in the State Corporation guidelines. Section 9A(4) The Corporation Secretary shall coordinate with the office of the Chief Executive Officer to facilitate the activities of the Council. Section 9A(5) The Corporation Secretary shall be a person of high integrity who meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution. [Act No. 5 of 2019 , Sch.]

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Part III

EXAMINATION, REGISTRATION, LICENSING AND DISCIPLINE

§ 12EXAMINATION, REGISTRATION, LICENSING AND DISCIPLINE - 12. The Establishment of the Accreditation CommitteeProvision

Establishes the Kenya Nutrition and Dieticians Accreditation Committee and lists how its members are to be selected and appointed.

Section 12. The Establishment of the Accreditation Committee Section 12(1) There is hereby established a Committee known as the Kenya Nutrition and Dieticians Accreditation Committee. Section 12(2)(a) a Chairperson appointed by the Cabinet Secretary, who shall be a qualified nutritionist or dietician; Section 12(2)(b) five persons who shall be qualified nutritionists or dieticians, nominated by the Council, two of whom shall be from institutions of higher learning, and appointed by the Commission for Higher Education; Section 12(2)(c) two persons nominated by the Cabinet Secretary responsible for Education, one of whom shall be from the Kenya Institute of Education, and the other from the Kenya National Examination Council; Section 12(2)(d) two persons nominated by the Commission for Higher Education; and Section 12(2)(e) two persons nominated by the Cabinet Secretary responsible for Health. Section 12(3) In nominating the persons under subsection (2)(b), the Council shall have regard to gender parity. [Act No. 5 of 2019 , Sch.]

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§ 13EXAMINATION, REGISTRATION, LICENSING AND DISCIPLINE - 13. Functions of the Accreditation CommitteeProvision

The Accreditation Committee must provide proper training for persons to be registered and licensed.

Section 13. Functions of the Accreditation Committee Section provide proper training of persons to be registered and licensed;

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§ 14EXAMINATION, REGISTRATION, LICENSING AND DISCIPLINE - 14.[Deleted by ActNo. 5 of 2019, Sch.]Provision

Section 14 deleted by ActNo. 5 of 2019, Sch.

Section 14.[Deleted by ActNo. 5 of 2019, Sch.]

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§ 15EXAMINATION, REGISTRATION, LICENSING AND DISCIPLINE - 15.[Deleted ActNo. 5 of 2019, Sch.]Provision

Section 15 has been deleted.

Section 15.[Deleted ActNo. 5 of 2019, Sch.]

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§ 16EXAMINATION, REGISTRATION, LICENSING AND DISCIPLINE - 16. Persons entitled to be registeredProvision

Persons who have attained the age of 18 years are entitled to be registered.

Section 16. Persons entitled to be registered Section has attained the age of 18 years;

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§ 17EXAMINATION, REGISTRATION, LICENSING AND DISCIPLINE - 17. Registration of nutritionists and dieticiansProvision

Eligible persons must apply in the prescribed form to the Chief Executive Officer and the application must be accompanied by the prescribed fee.

Section 17. Registration of nutritionists and dieticians Section 17(1) A person eligible to be registered as a nutritionist or dietician shall apply in the prescribed form to the Chief Executive Officer, and the application shall be accompanied by the prescribed fee. Section 17(2) Where a person has complied with the provisions of section 16 and has been accepted by the Council as being eligible for registration, such person shall be registered. [Act No. 5 of 2019 , Sch.]

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§ 18EXAMINATION, REGISTRATION, LICENSING AND DISCIPLINE - 18. Certificate of registrationProvision

The Institute must issue every person registered under this Act a certificate in the prescribed form.

Section 18. Certificate of registration Section The Institute shall issue to every person registered under this Act, a certificate in the prescribed form.

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§ 19EXAMINATION, REGISTRATION, LICENSING AND DISCIPLINE - 19. DeregistrationProvision

Section 19 sets out grounds and procedures for removal of names from the register and assigns specific duties to the Chief Executive Officer and certain powers to the Council.

Section 19. Deregistration Section 19(1)(a) fails within a period of six months from the date of an inquiry sent by the Chief Executive Officer by registered post to the address appearing in the register against such person’s name, to notify the Chief Executive Officer of his current address; Section 19(1)(b) requests that his name be removed from the register, in which case such person may be required to satisfy the Council by an affidavit lodged with the Chief Executive Officer that no criminal proceedings under this Act have been instituted or are likely to be instituted against him; or Section 19(1)(c) is found by the Council to be guilty of professional misconduct in accordance with this Act. Section 19(2) The Chief Executive Officer shall remove from the register any entry which has been incorrectly or fraudulently made. Section 19(3) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the removal of a person’s name from the register shall be notified by the Chief Executive Officer to the person by registered mail addressed to the address appearing in the register against his name immediately before such removal. Section 19(4) Where the name of any person has been removed from the register under this Act, such name shall not be reinstated except by direction of the Council. Section 19(5) The Chief Executive Officer shall from time to time update the register, removing from it the names of any deceased members and degazetting them. [Act No. 5 of 2019 , Sch.]

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§ 20EXAMINATION, REGISTRATION, LICENSING AND DISCIPLINE - 20. Restoration of nameProvision

Section 20. Restoration of name Section that the removal of such person's name from the register be confirmed; or

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§ 21EXAMINATION, REGISTRATION, LICENSING AND DISCIPLINE - 21. Appeal against Order of the CouncilProvision

A person aggrieved by a Council decision may appeal to the High Court within thirty days of notification; the Council may appear as respondent and be heard in any such application.

Section 21. Appeal against Order of the Council Section 21(1) Any person aggrieved by a decision of the Council may appeal to the High Court within thirty days of notification of the decision. Section 21(2) The Council may appear as respondent and be heard at any application against its decision. [Act No. 5 of 2019 , Sch.]

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§ 22EXAMINATION, REGISTRATION, LICENSING AND DISCIPLINE - 22. LicensingProvision

Persons must not engage in private practice unless they hold a valid licence; the Institute may issue licences to applicants and must grant licences on payment of the prescribed fee and state whether the licensee may practise on own account or employment.

Section 22. Licensing Section 22(1) No person shall engage in private practice unless he has been issued with a valid licence to practice. Section 22(2) The Institute may issue to a nutritionist or dietician who has applied in the prescribed form, a license to practice on his or her own behalf or to be employed by a registered nutritionist or dietician. Section 22(3) The Institute shall grant a licence to a nutritionist or dietician on payment of the prescribed fee, and shall state whether the licensee may practise on his own behalf or on employment.

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§ 23EXAMINATION, REGISTRATION, LICENSING AND DISCIPLINE - 23. Qualification for practice on own behalfCommencement

Employers of nutritionists or dieticians must notify the Institute, in the prescribed form, of the start and end of such employment.

Section 23. Qualification for practice on own behalf Section 23(1)(a) in a salaried post, either as an employee in the Government of Kenya as a nutritionist or dietician, or Section 23(1)(b) in an organization approved by the Institute, or Section 23(1)(c) as an employee of a nutritionist or dietician who has been engaged in a continuous full-time private practice on his own behalf in Kenya for a period of not less than five years. Section 23(2) The person employing a nutritionist or dietician under this section shall in the prescribed form notify the Institute of the commencement and termination of employment of such person.

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§ 24EXAMINATION, REGISTRATION, LICENSING AND DISCIPLINE - 24. Validity of licenceCommencement

After twelve months from commencement, no person may practice nutrition and dietetics unless duly issued a registration certificate and a practicing license by the Institute; licences are valid for one year and may be renewed for further periods not exceeding one year; failure to renew for one year leads to removal from the register.

Section 24. Validity of licence Section 24(1) After the expiry of twelve months from the commencement of this Act, no person shall engage in the practice of nutrition and dietetics practice unless he has been duly issued with a registration certificate and a practicing license by the Institute in accordance with this Act. Section 24(2) A license granted under this Act shall be valid for one year. Section 24(3) On expiry, a license may be renewed for such further period, not exceeding one year. Section 24(4) Where a license expires and is not renewed for a period of one year, the name of the holder of the licence shall be removed from the appropriate record.

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§ 25EXAMINATION, REGISTRATION, LICENSING AND DISCIPLINE - 25. Establishment of the Disciplinary CommitteeProvision

Creates the Disciplinary Committee of the Institute, sets its membership, quorum, payment of allowances, secretary role, and procedural responsibilities.

Section 25. Establishment of the Disciplinary Committee Section 25(1) There is hereby established a committee to be known as the Disciplinary Committee of the Institute. Section 25(2)(a) a Chairperson appointed by the Council as per the First Schedule who shall be a qualified nutritionist or dietician with at least ten years’ experience; Section 25(2)(b) an advocate of the High Court with at least seven years’ experience appointed by the Council; Section 25(2)(c) one member of the Accreditation Committee; Section 25(2)(d) two members who shall be qualified nutritionists or dieticians with at least five years’ experience elected by the Council; and Section 25(2)(e) the Chairperson of the Accreditation Committee. Section 25(2A) The quorum for the meetings of the Disciplinary Committee shall be four which shall include at least the chairperson or vice-chairperson. Section 25(2B) The members of the Disciplinary Committee shall be paid such allowances as may from time to time be determined by the Council in consultation with the Salaries and Remuneration Commission. Section 25(3) The Corporation Secretary of the Institute shall be the Secretary of the Disciplinary Committee but shall not have voting power. Section 25(4) The Disciplinary Committee shall receive and investigate complaints against nutritionists and dieticians in accordance with the rules and regulations under this Act. Section 25(5) Subject to this Act the Disciplinary Committee shall regulate its own procedures. Section 25(6) The Disciplinary Committee shall develop its Standard Operating Procedures which shall be adopted by the Committee for proper discharge of duties. [Act No. 5 of 2019 , Sch.]

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§ 26EXAMINATION, REGISTRATION, LICENSING AND DISCIPLINE - 26. Disciplinary Powers of the CommitteeOffence

Describes disciplinary procedures: persons under inquiry must be given an opportunity to be heard; the committee has powers to administer oaths and compel witnesses and documents; removed or suspended persons must surrender registration certificates or licenses and failure is an offence; aggrieved persons may appeal to the High Court within 14 days.

Section 26. Disciplinary Powers of the Committee Section 26(1)(a) has been convicted an offence punishable by imprisonment, the commission of which in the opinion of the Institute has dishonored him in the public estimation; Section 26(1)(b) has been guilty of negligence or malpractice in respect of his profession; or Section 26(1)(c) has been guilty of impropriety or misconduct, whether in respect of his profession or not Section 26(2) Upon an inquiry held by the committee, the person whose conduct is being inquired into shall be afforded an opportunity of being heard either in person or through an advocate. Section 26(3) For the purposes of proceedings at any inquiry held by the disciplinary committee, the committee may administer oaths, and may subject to any regulation made under this Act, enforce attendance of persons as witnesses and the production of books and documents. Section 26(4) Any person whose name has been removed from the register or whose license has been suspended shall forthwith surrender to the Institute his certificate of registration or license, and any person who fails to do so commits an offence. Section 26(5) Any person aggrieved by the decision of the committee within 14 days from the date of the decision, appeal to the High Court.

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Part IV

FINANCIAL PROVISIONS

§ 27FINANCIAL PROVISIONS - 27. Funds of the InstituteProvision

The Institute's funds are "such moneys as may accrue to or vest in the Institute in the course of the exercise of its powers or performance of its functions under this Act or under any other written law."

Section 27. Funds of the Institute Section such moneys as may accrue to or vest in the Institute in the course of the exercise of its powers or performance of its functions under this Act or under any other written law;

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§ 27AFINANCIAL PROVISIONS - 27A. Establishment of General FundProvision

Establishes a General Fund for the Institute; the Fund vests in the Institute and is administered by the Council through the Chief Executive Officer; lists sources of monies for the Fund.

Section 27A. Establishment of General Fund Section 27A(1) There is established a Fund of the Institute to be known as the General Fund. Section 27A(2) The Fund shall vest in the Institute and shall be administered by the Council through the Chief Executive Officer. Section 27A(3)(a) all monies received as subventions, grants or donations to the Fund; Section 27A(3)(b) monies earned or arising from any investment of the Fund; Section 27A(3)(c) foreign aid and assistance from bilateral and multilateral agencies; and Section 27A(3)(d) all other sums which may, in any manner become lawfully payable to, received by or vested in the Institute relating to any matter incidental to its duties and functions under this Act.

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§ 28FINANCIAL PROVISIONS - 28. InvestmentProvision

Section 28 states: Section invest any of its surplus funds in Government securities.

Section 28. Investment Section invest any of its surplus funds in Government securities; or

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§ 29FINANCIAL PROVISIONS - 29. Financial year of the InstituteProvision

The Institute's financial year is the twelve-month period ending on 30 June each year.

Section 29. Financial year of the Institute Section The financial year of the Institute shall be the period of twelve months ending on the thirtieth of June in each year.

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§ 30FINANCIAL PROVISIONS - 30. Annual estimatesCommencement

The section lists items for the Institute’s annual estimates, requires the Institute to approve the annual estimates before the financial year begins, requires proper books and records, and requires annual accounts to be prepared, audited and reported as specified.

Section 30. Annual estimates Section 30(1)(a) the payment of salaries, allowances and other charges in respect of the members of the Council, the Chief Executive Officer, the Corporation Secretary and the staff of the Institute; Section 30(1)(b) the payment of pensions, gratuities and other charges in respect of the members of the Council, the Chief Executive Officer, the Corporation Secretary and the staff of the Institute; Section 30(1)(c) the proper maintenance of the premises of the Institute; Section 30(1)(d) the maintenance, repair and replacement of the equipment and other property of the Institute; and Section 30(1)(e) the creation of such reserve funds to meet future or contingent liabilities in respect of retirement benefits, insurance or replacement of buildings or equipment, or in respect of such other matter as the Institute may deem appropriate. Section 30(2) The annual estimates shall be approved by the Institute before the commencement of the financial year to which they relate: Provided that the amounts in estimates shall not be increased before the prior consent of the Institute. Section 30(3) The Institute shall keep all proper books and records of accounts of the income, expenditure, assets and liabilities of the Institute. Section 30(4)(a) a statement of the income and expenditure of the Institute for that year; and Section 30(4)(b) a statement of the assets and liabilities of the Institute as at the last day of that year. Section 30(5) The annual accounts of the Council shall be prepared, audited and reported upon in accordance with the provisions of Articles 226 and 229 of the Constitution and the law relating to public audit. [Act No. 5 of 2019 , Sch.]

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§ 31FINANCIAL PROVISIONS - 31.[Deleted by ActNo. 5 of 2019, Sch.]Provision

Section 31 has been deleted.

Section 31.[Deleted by ActNo. 5 of 2019, Sch.]

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Part V

MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

§ 32MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS - 32. Offences by persons not eligible to be registered or licensedOffence

Persons not eligible for registration or licence must not use protected titles, hold themselves out as registered/licensed, or practise for gain as a nutritionist or dietician; doing so is an offence punishable by a fine up to one hundred thousand shillings or imprisonment up to two years or both.

Section 32. Offences by persons not eligible to be registered or licensed Section 32(1) Any person who, not being eligible to be registered persons or licensed under this Act, uses any title appropriate to a person so registered or licensed, or holds himself out directly or indirectly as being so registered or licensed, commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding one hundred thousand shillings or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years or to both. Section 32(2) Any person who, not being eligible to be registered or licensed under the Act, practices for gain as a nutritionist or dietician, commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding one hundred thousand shillings or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years or to both.

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§ 33MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS - 33. Offences by person eligible to be registered or licensedOffence

A person eligible for registration or licensing who is not registered or licensed but practices as a nutritionist or dietician commits an offence and faces a fine up to one hundred thousand shillings or imprisonment up to two years or both.

Section 33. Offences by person eligible to be registered or licensed Section Any person who, though eligible to be registered or licensed under this Act, is not so registered or licensed but practices as a nutritionist or dietician commits an offence is liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding one hundred thousand shillings or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years or to both.

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§ 34MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS - 34. Offences by persons conducting training courses or examinations without authorityOffence

Persons conducting training courses or examinations without authority commit an offence.

Section 34. Offences by persons conducting training courses or examinations without authority Section admits to the institution under his charge any person for the purpose of training in nutrition and dietetics;

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§ 35MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS - 35. Examination offencesOffence

Unauthorised access to examination material and knowingly revealing its contents to an unauthorized party (whether a candidate or not).

Section 35. Examination offences Section gains access to examinations material and knowingly reveals the contents, whether orally, in writing or through any other form, to an unauthorized party, whether a candidate or not;

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§ 36MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS - 36. Employment of unregistered staffOffence

Employing an unregistered nutritionist or dietician, or marketing food and nutrition supplements without Council analysis/certification/registration, is an offence punishable by fines or imprisonment.

Section 36. Employment of unregistered staff Section 36(1) Any person who employs another person as a nutritionist or dietician while that other person is not registered or licensed under this Act, commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding five hundred thousand shillings or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding three years or to both. Section 36(2) Any person who markets food and nutrition supplements without analysis, certification and registration by the Council commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine not exceding two hundred thousand shillings or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years, or both.

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§ 37MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS - 37. Falsification of registers or recordsOffence

Any person who willfully falsifies registers or records, or uses false or fraudulent representations to be registered or licensed, commits an offence and faces a fine up to one hundred thousand shillings or imprisonment up to two years or both.

Section 37. Falsification of registers or records Section Any person who willfully makes or causes to be made any false entry in, or falsification of, any register or record kept under this Act, or who presents or attempts to present himself or any other person to be registered or licensed under this Act by making or producing or causing to be made or produced false or fraudulent representation or declaration, either orally or in writing, commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding one hundred thousand shillings or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years or to both.

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§ 38MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS - 38. RegulationsProvision

Allows regulations about the form and method of keeping the registers and records under this Act.

Section 38. Regulations Section the form and method of keeping the registers and records under this Act;

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§ 39MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS - 39.[Deleted by ActNo. 5 of 2019, Sch.]Provision

Section 39 has been deleted.

Section 39.[Deleted by ActNo. 5 of 2019, Sch.]

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