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Sports Act

This Act may be cited as the Sports Act. Section 2 provides definitions of terms used in the Act (for example: "Academy", "Board", "Cabinet Secretary", "Registrar", and "sport"). The Board may, in…

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Kenya
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73 provisions
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Cap. 223
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“This Act may be cited as the Sports Act.”

This Act may be cited as the Sports Act. Section 2 provides definitions of terms used in the Act (for example: "Academy", "Board", "Cabinet Secretary", "Registrar", and "sport"). The Board may, in writing, delegate any of Sports Kenya's powers, duties or functions to the Chairperson, a Board member, an officer of Sports Kenya, or a Board committee. Parliament may appropriate moneys for the purposes of Sports Kenya. Creates Sports Kenya and sets out its capacities, successor status, transfer of assets and liabilities, headquarters in Nairobi, permission to open other offices, and duty to ensure access to services across the Republic.

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MISCELLANEOUS - 73. Anti-doping rules

People involved in sports and recreation must follow anti-doping rules; the Cabinet Secretary must make regulations to manage anti-doping activities and those regulations may set penalties for breaching the rule.

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Part I

PRELIMINARY

§ 1PRELIMINARY - 1. Short titleShort title

This Act may be cited as the Sports Act.

Section 1. Short title Section This Act may be cited as the Sports Act.
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§ 2PRELIMINARY - 2. InterpretationInterpretation

Section 2 provides definitions of terms used in the Act (for example: "Academy", "Board", "Cabinet Secretary", "Registrar", and "sport").

Section 2. Interpretation Section 2(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires— "Academy" means the Kenya Academy of Sports established under section 33 ; "Board" means the Board of Sports Kenya constituted in accordance with section 6 (1); "Board of Trustees" deleted by ActNo. 7 of 2019, s. 2; "Cabinet Secretary" means the Cabinet Secretary for the time being responsible for matters relating to sports; "club members" includes officials and member athletes; "Council" means the Council of the Institute constituted in accordance with section 35 ; "Director-General" means the Director-General of Sports Kenya appointed under section 8 or a person authorized to act on his behalf; "Fund" means the Sports, Arts and Social Development Fund established under regulation 3 of the Public Finance Management (Sports, Arts and Social Development Fund) Regulations, 2018; "lottery" means a lottery as defined in the Betting, Lotteries and Gaming Act ( Cap. 131 ); "national sports organization" includes an umbrella body responsible for Olympic, non-Olympic, Paralympic or Deaflympic sports or multi-sport organization responsible for all sports disciplines or recreational bodies or body responsible for a particular sport nationally; "professional sports" means sports for which a contract for engagement and remuneration has been entered into by a club or sports organization and the professional sports persons; "professional sports person" means a person who is, on the basis of a contract for engagement and remuneration, preparing or training for the purposes of participating in the relevant sports competition; "recreation" means voluntary participation in a physical or mental activity for enjoyment, improvement of general health, well-being and the development of skills of an individual; "Registrar" means the Sports Registrar appointed under section 45 ; "sport" includes all forms of physical or mental activity which, through casual or organized participation, or through training activities, aims at expressing or improving physical and mental well-being, forming social relationships or obtaining results in competition at all levels, and includes any other activity as the Cabinet Secretary may, from time to time and after consultation with the technical department responsible for sports, prescribe; "sports agencies" includes the sports institutions and sports organizations; "sports institutions" means the Sports Kenya, the Kenya Academy of Sports and the Sports Disputes Tribunal established under this Act; "sporting event" means a sporting contest, competition, tournament or game open to participation and attendance by the public; "Sports Kenya" means the Sports Kenya established by section 3 ; "sportsperson’s representative" means a person who is duly authorized and registered as such according to the constitution of the respective sports organisation; "Tribunal" means the Sports Disputes Tribunal established under section 55 ; Section 2(2) Spent. [ L.N. 92/2013 , Sch, Act No. 7 of 2019 , s. 2.]
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Part II

ESTABLISHMENT OF SPORTS KENYA

§ 10ESTABLISHMENT OF SPORTS KENYA - 10. Delegation of powers of the BoardProvision

The Board may, in writing, delegate any of Sports Kenya's powers, duties or functions to the Chairperson, a Board member, an officer of Sports Kenya, or a Board committee.

Section 10. Delegation of powers of the Board Section 10(1) The Board may, in writing, delegate to the Chairperson, a member of the Board, an officer of Sports Kenya or to a Committee of the Board established in accordance with the Third Schedule, any of the powers, duties or functions of Sports Kenya under this Act. Section 10(2) The powers, duties and functions delegated under subsection (1) shall be exercised in accordance with the terms and conditions specified in the instrument of delegation and subject to such directions or guidelines as the Board may, from time to time issue, in writing. Section 10(3) A person aggrieved by the decision of a person exercising powers delegated under this section may appeal to the Board.
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§ 11ESTABLISHMENT OF SPORTS KENYA - 11. Funds of Sports KenyaProvision

Parliament may appropriate moneys for the purposes of Sports Kenya.

Section 11. Funds of Sports Kenya Section such moneys as may be appropriated by Parliament for purposes of Sports Kenya;
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§ 3ESTABLISHMENT OF SPORTS KENYA - 3. Establishment of Sports KenyaCommencement

Creates Sports Kenya and sets out its capacities, successor status, transfer of assets and liabilities, headquarters in Nairobi, permission to open other offices, and duty to ensure access to services across the Republic.

Section 3. Establishment of Sports Kenya Section 3(1) There is established a body to be known as Sports Kenya. Section 3(2)(a) suing and being sued; Section 3(2)(b) taking, purchasing or otherwise acquiring, holding and disposing of movable and immovable property; Section 3(2)(c) borrowing money, with the approval of the Cabinet Secretary and subject to such limitations and conditions as may be imposed by the Treasury with respect to state corporations generally or specifically with respect to Sports Kenya; and Section 3(2)(d) doing or performing any other things or acts for the proper performance of its functions under this Act which may be lawfully done or be performed by a body corporate. Section 3(3) Sports Kenya shall be the successor to the Sports Stadia Management Board established by the Sports Stadia Management Board Order (L.N. 180/2002). Section 3(4) Subject to this Act, all the rights, duties, obligations, assets and liabilities of the Sports Stadia Management Board existing immediately before the commencement of this Act shall be automatically and fully transferred to Sports Kenya. Section 3(5) The headquarters of Sports Kenya shall be in Nairobi, but Sports Kenya may establish offices at any other place in Kenya. Section 3(6) Sports Kenya shall ensure access to its services in all parts of the Republic in accordance with Article 6(3) of the Constitution.
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§ 4ESTABLISHMENT OF SPORTS KENYA - 4. Functions of Sports KenyaProvision

Sports Kenya must promote, coordinate and implement grassroots, national and international sports programs for Kenyans and facilitate Kenyans' participation in regional, continental and international sports, in liaison with relevant sports organizations.

Section 4. Functions of Sports Kenya Section promote, co-ordinate and implement grassroots, national and international sports programs for Kenyans, in liaison with the relevant sports organizations and facilitate the active participation of Kenyans in regional, continental and international sports, including in sports administration;
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§ 5ESTABLISHMENT OF SPORTS KENYA - 5. Powers of Sports KenyaProvision

Sports Kenya has the power to erect buildings and structures and to carry out works that are necessary or desirable for its purposes.

Section 5. Powers of Sports Kenya Section erect buildings and structures and carry out works necessary or desirable for the purposes of Sports Kenya;
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§ 6ESTABLISHMENT OF SPORTS KENYA - 6. Constitution of the Board of Sports KenyaProvision

Section 6 sets out the constitution of the Board of Sports Kenya: membership categories including a non-executive Chairperson (appointed by the President), various Principal Secretaries, the Attorney-General, the Director-General (as Secretary), recognised sports organisations, and others; appointing/nominating authorities must have regard to gender equity and affirmative action; members under subsection (1)(i) hold office for three years and may be re-appointed for one further three-year term; appointments under (1)(i) are by notice in the Gazette.

Section 6. Constitution of the Board of Sports Kenya Section 6(1)(a) a non-executive Chairperson, who shall be a person who holds a degree from a university recognised in Kenya and is knowledgeable in sports, finance or commerce, appointed by the President; Section 6(1)(b) the Principal Secretary in the Ministry for the time being responsible for sports; Section 6(1)(c) the Principal Secretary in the Ministry for the time being responsible for finance; Section 6(1)(d) the Attorney-General; Section 6(1)(e) the Principal Secretary in the Ministry responsible for education; Section 6(1)(f) the Chief Executive Officer of the Academy of Sports; Section 6(1)(g) deleted by ActNo. 7 of 2019, s. 3; Section 6(1)(h) the secretary to the Sports Disputes Tribunal; Section 6(1)(i) the sports organizations recognized as the national co- ordinating bodies for the promotion and development of high performance Olympic, Paralympic and Deaflympics sports in Kenya; and Section 6(1)(i)(i) the sports organizations recognized as the national co- ordinating bodies for the promotion and development of high performance Olympic, Paralympic and Deaflympics sports in Kenya; and Section 6(1)(i)(ii) the national multi-sport sports organization that is responsible for the adherence to all the codes for sports and recreational bodies. Section 6(1)(j) the Director-General of Sports Kenya, who shall be the Secretary. Section 6(2) In appointing or nominating persons to be members of the Board under this section, the appointing or nominating authority shall have regard to the principle of gender equity and affirmative action. Section 6(3) The Chairperson and members of the Board appointed under subsection (1)(i) shall hold office for a term of three years and shall be eligible for re-appointment for one further term of three years. Section 6(4) The appointment of the Chairperson and members of the Board appointed under subsection (1)(i) shall be by notice in the Gazette . [ L.N. 92/2013 , Sch, Act No. 7 of 2019 , s. 6.]
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§ 7ESTABLISHMENT OF SPORTS KENYA - 7. Powers of the BoardProvision

The Board has the power to manage, control and administer the assets of Sports Kenya.

Section 7. Powers of the Board Section manage, control and administer the assets of Sports Kenya in such manner and for such purposes as best promote the purposes for which Sports Kenya is established;
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§ 8ESTABLISHMENT OF SPORTS KENYA - 8. Director-GeneralProvision

Section 8 establishes a Director-General for Sports Kenya, sets minimum qualification and experience requirements, specifies a three-year term renewable once, and lists the Director-General’s functions including policy implementation, management of funds and staff, strategic planning and cooperation with other agencies.

Section 8. Director-General Section 8(1) Sports Kenya shall have a Director-General, who shall be appointed by the Board, through a competitive recruitment process. Section 8(2) A person shall not be qualified for appointment as the Director-General unless that person has held a similar position or served in executive management in an institution of equal status for at least five years and has at least ten years’ experience and proven competence in sports and facility management and operation of commerce, industry, finance or general administration. Section 8(3) The Director-General shall hold office for a term of three years renewable only once and on such terms and conditions of employment as Sports Kenya may determine. Section 8(4)(a) the implementation of the policies and programmes and agreed objectives, performance targets and service standards of Sports Kenya; Section 8(4)(b) the proper management of the funds and property of Sports Kenya; Section 8(4)(c) the organization and control of the staff of Sports Kenya; Section 8(4)(d) the formulation, development and implementation of the strategic plan, business plan, annual plan and operations plan for achieving Sports Kenya’s objectives; Section 8(4)(e) co-operation with other lead agencies and organizations in the sports sector; Section 8(4)(f) the development of an economic, efficient and cost effective internal management structure; Section 8(4)(g) the provision of advice as required on all matters within Sports Kenya’s responsibility; and Section 8(4)(h) the performance of any other function necessary for the implementation of this Act as may be assigned to him by the Board.
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§ 9ESTABLISHMENT OF SPORTS KENYA - 9. Staff of Sports KenyaProvision

Sports Kenya may appoint officers and staff as necessary; those officers and staff shall hold office on terms and conditions determined by the Board and specified in their instruments of appointment.

Section 9. Staff of Sports Kenya Section 9(1) Sports Kenya may appoint such other officers and staff as may be necessary for the proper and efficient performance of its functions. Section 9(2) The officers and staff appointed under this section shall, hold office on such terms and conditions as may be determined by the Board and specified in their instruments of appointment. [ L.N. 92/2013 , Sch.]
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Part III

ESTABLISHMENT OF THE NATIONAL SPORTS FUND

§ 12ESTABLISHMENT OF THE NATIONAL SPORTS FUND - 12.[Repealed by ActNo. 7 of 2019, s. 5.]Repeal

Section 12 has been repealed.

Section 12.[Repealed by ActNo. 7 of 2019, s. 5.]
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§ 13ESTABLISHMENT OF THE NATIONAL SPORTS FUND - 13.[Repealed by ActNo. 7 of 2019, s. 5.]Repeal

Section 13 was repealed by ActNo. 7 of 2019, s. 5.

Section 13.[Repealed by ActNo. 7 of 2019, s. 5.]
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§ 14ESTABLISHMENT OF THE NATIONAL SPORTS FUND - 14.[Repealed by ActNo. 7 of 2019, s. 5.]Repeal

Section 14 was repealed by ActNo. 7 of 2019, s. 5.

Section 14.[Repealed by ActNo. 7 of 2019, s. 5.]
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§ 15ESTABLISHMENT OF THE NATIONAL SPORTS FUND - 15.[Repealed by ActNo. 7 of 2019, s. 5.]Repeal

Section 15 is repealed by ActNo. 7 of 2019, s. 5.

Section 15.[Repealed by ActNo. 7 of 2019, s. 5.]
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§ 16ESTABLISHMENT OF THE NATIONAL SPORTS FUND - 16.[Repealed by ActNo. 7 of 2019, s. 5.]Repeal

Section 16 has been repealed.

Section 16.[Repealed by ActNo. 7 of 2019, s. 5.]
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§ 17ESTABLISHMENT OF THE NATIONAL SPORTS FUND - 17.[Repealed by ActNo. 7 of 2019, s. 5.]Repeal

Section 17 was repealed by ActNo. 7 of 2019, s. 5.

Section 17.[Repealed by ActNo. 7 of 2019, s. 5.]
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§ 18ESTABLISHMENT OF THE NATIONAL SPORTS FUND - 18.[Repealed by ActNo. 7 of 2019, s. 5.]Repeal

This section has been repealed.

Section 18.[Repealed by ActNo. 7 of 2019, s. 5.]
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§ 19ESTABLISHMENT OF THE NATIONAL SPORTS FUND - 19.[Repealed by ActNo. 7 of 2019, s. 5.]Repeal

Section 19 has been repealed.

Section 19.[Repealed by ActNo. 7 of 2019, s. 5.]
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§ 20ESTABLISHMENT OF THE NATIONAL SPORTS FUND - 20.[Repealed by ActNo. 7 of 2019, s. 5.]Repeal

Section 20 is repealed by ActNo. 7 of 2019, s. 5.

Section 20.[Repealed by ActNo. 7 of 2019, s. 5.]
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§ 21ESTABLISHMENT OF THE NATIONAL SPORTS FUND - 21.[Repealed by ActNo. 7 of 2019, s. 5.]Repeal

Section 21 has been repealed.

Section 21.[Repealed by ActNo. 7 of 2019, s. 5.]
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§ 22ESTABLISHMENT OF THE NATIONAL SPORTS FUND - 22.[Repealed by ActNo. 7 of 2019, s. 5.]Repeal

This section has been repealed.

Section 22.[Repealed by ActNo. 7 of 2019, s. 5.]
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§ 23ESTABLISHMENT OF THE NATIONAL SPORTS FUND - 23.[Repealed by ActNo. 7 of 2019, s. 5.]Repeal

Section 23 has been repealed by Act No. 7 of 2019, s. 5.

Section 23.[Repealed by ActNo. 7 of 2019, s. 5.]
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§ 24ESTABLISHMENT OF THE NATIONAL SPORTS FUND - 24.[Repealed by ActNo. 7 of 2019, s. 5.]Repeal

Section 24 was repealed by ActNo. 7 of 2019, s. 5.

Section 24.[Repealed by ActNo. 7 of 2019, s. 5.]
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§ 25ESTABLISHMENT OF THE NATIONAL SPORTS FUND - 25.[Repealed by ActNo. 7 of 2019, s. 5.]Repeal

Section 25 has been repealed by ActNo. 7 of 2019, s. 5.

Section 25.[Repealed by ActNo. 7 of 2019, s. 5.]
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§ 26ESTABLISHMENT OF THE NATIONAL SPORTS FUND - 26.[Repealed by ActNo. 7 of 2019, s. 5.]Repeal

Section 26 is repealed by ActNo. 7 of 2019, s. 5.

Section 26.[Repealed by ActNo. 7 of 2019, s. 5.]
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§ 27ESTABLISHMENT OF THE NATIONAL SPORTS FUND - 27.[Repealed by ActNo. 7 of 2019, s. 5.]Repeal

Repealed by ActNo. 7 of 2019, s. 5.

Section 27.[Repealed by ActNo. 7 of 2019, s. 5.]
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§ 28ESTABLISHMENT OF THE NATIONAL SPORTS FUND - 28.[Repealed by ActNo. 7 of 2019, s. 5.]Repeal

Section 28 was repealed by ActNo. 7 of 2019, s. 5.

Section 28.[Repealed by ActNo. 7 of 2019, s. 5.]
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§ 29ESTABLISHMENT OF THE NATIONAL SPORTS FUND - 29.[Repealed by ActNo. 7 of 2019, s. 5.]Repeal

Section 29 is repealed.

Section 29.[Repealed by ActNo. 7 of 2019, s. 5.]
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§ 30ESTABLISHMENT OF THE NATIONAL SPORTS FUND - 30.[Repealed by ActNo. 7 of 2019, s. 5.]Repeal

Section 30 was repealed by Act No. 7 of 2019, s. 5.

Section 30.[Repealed by ActNo. 7 of 2019, s. 5.]
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§ 31ESTABLISHMENT OF THE NATIONAL SPORTS FUND - 31.[Repealed by ActNo. 7 of 2019, s. 5.]Repeal

Section 31 was repealed by Act No. 7 of 2019, s. 5.

Section 31.[Repealed by ActNo. 7 of 2019, s. 5.]
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§ 32ESTABLISHMENT OF THE NATIONAL SPORTS FUND - 32.[Repealed by ActNo. 7 of 2019, s. 5.]Repeal

Section 32 was repealed by ActNo. 7 of 2019, s. 5.

Section 32.[Repealed by ActNo. 7 of 2019, s. 5.]
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Part IV

ESTABLISHMENT OF THE KENYA ACADEMY OF SPORTS

§ 33ESTABLISHMENT OF THE KENYA ACADEMY OF SPORTS - 33. Establishment of the Academy of SportsProvision

Establishes the Kenya Academy of Sports, gives it corporate capacities (including suing and holding property), locates its headquarters in Nairobi, permits other offices in Kenya, and requires it to ensure access to its services across the Republic in accordance with Article 6(3) of the Constitution.

Section 33. Establishment of the Academy of Sports Section 33(1) There is established an Academy to be known as the Kenya Academy of Sports. Section 33(2)(a) suing and being sued; Section 33(2)(b) taking, purchasing or otherwise acquiring, holding, charging or disposing of movable and immovable property; and Section 33(2)(c) doing or performing all such other things or acts necessary for the proper performance of its functions under this Act, which may lawfully be done by a body corporate. Section 33(3) The headquarters of the Academy shall be in Nairobi, but the Academy may establish offices at any other place in Kenya. Section 33(4) The Academy shall ensure access to its services in all parts of the Republic in accordance with Article 6(3) of the Constitution.
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§ 34ESTABLISHMENT OF THE KENYA ACADEMY OF SPORTS - 34. Functions of the AcademyProvision

The Academy must establish and manage sports training academies.

Section 34. Functions of the Academy Section establish and manage sports training academies;
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§ 35ESTABLISHMENT OF THE KENYA ACADEMY OF SPORTS - 35. Constitution of the CouncilOffence

Section 35 establishes the Constitution of the Council, listing its members (Chairperson appointed by the President; Principal Secretaries for sports and finance; Attorney-General; Director-General Sports Kenya; CEO Secretary; two persons appointed by the Cabinet Secretary; and specified sports organisations) and sets terms, attendance and disqualification rules.

Section 35. Constitution of the Council Section 35(1)(a) a Chairperson, who shall be a person knowledgeable in sports, finance or commerce, appointed by the President; Section 35(1)(b) the Principal Secretary in the Ministry for the time being responsible for sports; Section 35(1)(c) the Principal Secretary in the Ministry for the time being responsible for finance; Section 35(1)(d) the Attorney-General; Section 35(1)(e) the Director-General, Sports Kenya; Section 35(1)(f) the Chief Executive Officer of the Academy appointed under section 37 who shall be the Secretary; Section 35(1)(g) two other persons who have experience in the management of training Academys, corporate sector or sports, appointed by the Cabinet Secretary; Section 35(1)(h) the sports organizations recognized as the national co- ordinating bodies for the promotion and development of high performance Olympic, Paralympic and Deaflympics sports in Kenya; and Section 35(1)(h)(i) the sports organizations recognized as the national co- ordinating bodies for the promotion and development of high performance Olympic, Paralympic and Deaflympics sports in Kenya; and Section 35(1)(h)(ii) the national multi-sport sports organization that is responsible for the adherence to all the codes for sports and recreational bodies. Section 35(2) The members of the Council under subsection (1)(b) to (d) may attend the meetings of the Council in person or designate a representative, in writing to attend on their behalf. Section 35(3) Any member of the Council, appointed under subsection (1)(g) and (h) shall, subject to the provisions of this Act, hold office for a period not exceeding three years, on such terms as may be specified in the instrument of appointment and shall be eligible for reappointment for a further and final term of three years. Section 35(4) Appointment to the Council under subsection (1)(g) and (h) shall be by name and notice in the Gazette . Section 35(5)(a) at any time resign from office by notice in writing to the Cabinet Secretary; Section 35(5)(b) has been absent from three consecutive meetings of the Council without the permission of the Chairperson; Section 35(5)(b)(i) has been absent from three consecutive meetings of the Council without the permission of the Chairperson; Section 35(5)(b)(ii) is adjudged bankrupt or enters into a composition scheme or arrangement with his creditors; Section 35(5)(b)(iii) is convicted of fraud, forgery, uttering a forged document, or for any offence under the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act (Cap. 65); Section 35(5)(b)(iv) is convicted of a criminal offence and sentenced to imprisonment for a term exceeding six months or to a fine exceeding ten thousand shillings; or Section 35(5)(b)(v) is incapacitated by prolonged physical or mental illness or is deemed otherwise unfit to discharge the duties of a member of the Council.
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§ 36ESTABLISHMENT OF THE KENYA ACADEMY OF SPORTS - 36. Powers of the CouncilProvision

The Council has the power to manage, control and administer the Academy's assets to promote the Academy's purposes.

Section 36. Powers of the Council Section manage, control and administer the assets of the Academy in such manner and for such purposes as best promote the purposes for which the Academy is established;
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§ 37ESTABLISHMENT OF THE KENYA ACADEMY OF SPORTS - 37. Chief Executive Officer of the Academy and other members of staffProvision

The Council must appoint a Chief Executive Officer by competitive recruitment; the CEO serves on terms the Council determines, is an ex officio (non‑voting) Council member; the Council may appoint other staff who serve on terms set by the Council.

Section 37. Chief Executive Officer of the Academy and other members of staff Section 37(1) There shall be a Chief Executive Officer of the Academy who shall be appointed by the Council, through a competitive recruitment process. Section 37(2) The Chief Executive Officer shall hold office for such period and on such terms and conditions of employment as the Council may determine. Section 37(3) The Chief Executive Officer shall be an ex officio member of the Council and shall not have the right to vote at a meeting of the Council. Section 37(4) The Council may appoint such other officers and staff as may be necessary for the proper and efficient performance of its functions. Section 37(5) The officers and staff appointed under this section shall, hold office on such terms and conditions as may be determined by the Council and specified in their instruments of appointment.
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§ 38ESTABLISHMENT OF THE KENYA ACADEMY OF SPORTS - 38. Funds and assets of the AcademyProvision

Parliament may appropriate moneys for the purposes of the Academy.

Section 38. Funds and assets of the Academy Section such moneys as may be appropriated by Parliament for the purposes of the Academy;
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Part V

FINANCIAL PROVISIONS

§ 39FINANCIAL PROVISIONS - 39. Financial yearCommencement

Sports institutions established under this Act must have a financial year of twelve months ending on 30 June each year; the first financial year runs from the Act's commencement date to the following 30 June.

Section 39. Financial year Section 39(1) The financial year of the sports institutions established under this Act shall be the period of twelve months ending on the thirtieth June in each year. Section 39(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1), the first financial year of the sports institutions shall commence on the date on which this Act comes into operation and end on the thirtieth June of the subsequent year.
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§ 40FINANCIAL PROVISIONS - 40. Preparation of a Sports Investment ProgrammeProvision

The Cabinet Secretary must prepare a five-year sports investment programme every five years in consultation with the Board of Trustees; sports institutions must prepare and submit an annual sports programme for approval six months before each financial year-end; annual work programmes of named bodies must follow the approved five-year programme.

Section 40. Preparation of a Sports Investment Programme Section 40(1) The Cabinet Secretary shall, once in every five years and in consultation with the Board of Trustees, cause to be prepared a sports investment programme. Section 40(2) The sports investment programme prepared under subsection (1) shall outline the development and maintenance priorities relating to specified stadia facilities, training programmes, activities and such other detail as may be specified. Section 40(3) Every sports institution shall not later than six months before the end of each financial year, cause to be prepared and submitted to the Cabinet Secretary for approval an annual sports program based on the five-year sports investment program in respect of the ensuing financial year. Section 40(4) The annual work programmes prepared or implemented by Sports Kenya, Academy, Sports Disputes Tribunal, the Registrar and the sports organizations shall be based on the approved five-year sports investment programme. [ L.N. 92/2013 , Sch, Act No. 7 of 2019 , s. 7.]
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§ 41FINANCIAL PROVISIONS - 41. Annual estimatesCommencement

Sports institutions must prepare and submit an annual budget based on the five-year sports investment program to the Cabinet Secretary at least three months before each financial year; the governing body must approve and submit estimates before the year begins; institutions must not increase sums without the Cabinet Secretary's written consent and must obtain written approvals to act outside the approved budget.

Section 41. Annual estimates Section 41(1) Every sports institution shall, at least three months before the commencement of each financial year, cause to be prepared and submitted to the Cabinet Secretary an annual budget based on the five-year sports investment program in respect of the following financial year comprising estimates of expected recurrent, maintenance, development and capital expenditure of the sports institution in the said financial year. Section 41(2)(a) the payment of salaries, allowances and other charges in respect of the officers, agents or members of staff of the sports institution; Section 41(2)(b) the payment of pensions, gratuities and other charges in respect of retirement benefits payable to the members of staff of the sports institution; Section 41(2)(c) the proper maintenance, repair and replacement of the equipment and other movable property of the sports institution; and Section 41(2)(d) the creation of such reserve funds to meet future or contingent liabilities in respect of retirement benefits, insurance, replacement of buildings or equipment, or in respect of such other matters as the sports institution may deem appropriate. Section 41(3) The annual estimates shall be approved by respective governing bodies of the sports institutions before the commencement of the financial year to which they relate, and shall be submitted to the Cabinet Secretary for approval, and once the annual estimates are approved by the Cabinet Secretary, the respective sports institution shall not increase the sum provided without the written consent of the Cabinet Secretary. Section 41(4) No expenditure shall be incurred for the purposes of a sports institution except in accordance with the annual estimates approved under subsection (3). Section 41(5) A sports institution shall not undertake any activity that is outside the budget approved under subsection (3) unless the sports institution has obtained the written approval of the Cabinet Secretary, and the Cabinet Secretary for the time being responsible for finance. [ L.N. 92/2013 , Sch.]
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§ 42FINANCIAL PROVISIONS - 42. Accounts and auditProvision

Every sports institution must keep proper books and records of accounts and prepare an annual statement of accounts in conformity with international accounting standards.

Section 42. Accounts and audit Section 42(1) Every sports institution shall cause to be kept all proper books and records of accounts of the income, expenditure, assets and the liabilities of the respective sports institution and shall prepare an annual statement of accounts in conformity with international accounting standards. Section 42(2) The accounts of the sports institutions shall be audited and reported in accordance with the Public Audit Act (Cap. 412B) [ L.N. 92/2013 , Sch.]
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§ 43FINANCIAL PROVISIONS - 43. Power to borrowProvision

Sports institutions may borrow money for exercising functions and meeting obligations, with the approval of the Cabinet Secretary and the Cabinet Secretary responsible for matters relating to finance.

Section 43. Power to borrow Section 43(1) A sports institution may, with the approval of the Cabinet Secretary and the Cabinet Secretary responsible for matters relating to finance, borrow money required by it for the exercise of its functions and for meeting its obligations. Section 43(2) The approval under subsection (1) may be general or limited to a particular transaction and may be unconditional or subject to such conditions as may be specified. [ L.N. 92/2013 , Sch.]
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§ 44FINANCIAL PROVISIONS - 44. Power to invest FundsProvision

Funds of the sports institutions not immediately required may be invested by the Board or Council, with approval of the Cabinet Secretary and the Cabinet Secretary responsible for finance.

Section 44. Power to invest Funds Section Any funds of the sports institutions that are not immediately required for any purpose under this Act may be invested in a manner which the Board or Council may, with the approval of the Cabinet Secretary and the Cabinet Secretary responsible for finance, determine. [ L.N. 92/2013 , Sch, Act No. 7 of 2019 , s. 8.]
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Part VI

REGISTRATION AND REGULATION OF SPORTS AND LICENSING

§ 45REGISTRATION AND REGULATION OF SPORTS AND LICENSING - 45. Sports RegistrarProvision

Creates an office of the Sports Registrar within the Public Service and assigns the Registrar responsibilities including registration and regulation of sports organisations, licensing of professional sports and sports persons, arbitration of registration disputes, maintaining a register of registered sports organisations, issuing licences in accordance with regulations, and that a certified copy of a register entry is prima facie evidence.

Section 45. Sports Registrar Section 45(1) There shall be an office of the Sports Registrar which shall be an office within the Public Service. Section 45(2)(a) in charge of the office of the Sports Registrar; Section 45(2)(b) responsible for the registration and regulation of sports organizations and multi-sports bodies representing sports organizations at the national level, in accordance with the provisions of this Act; Section 45(2)(c) responsible for the matters relating to the licensing of professional sports and professional sports persons in accordance with the provisions of this Act; and Section 45(2)(d) responsible for the arbitration of registration disputes between sports organizations. Section 45(3) The Registrar shall keep and maintain a register of the registered sports organizations and such other particulars relating to the registered sports organizations as may be prescribed. Section 45(4) The Registrar shall issue licences for professional sports in accordance with the regulations and the requirements that the Cabinet Secretary may prescribe and any other relevant law. Section 45(5) A copy of an entry in the register certified by the Registrar shall, for purposes of any written law, be prima facie evidence of the facts stated in the certificate. [ L.N. 92/2013 , Sch.]
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§ 46REGISTRATION AND REGULATION OF SPORTS AND LICENSING - 46. Registration of sports organizationsProvision

Bodies may not operate as sports organizations unless registered; applicants must submit applications (including prescribed information) and attachments, and national organizations must be open to the public.

Section 46. Registration of sports organizations Section 46(1) A body shall not operate as a sports organization unless it is registered under this Act. Section 46(2)(a) a sports club; Section 46(2)(b) a county sports association; or Section 46(2)(c) a national sports organization. Section 46(3)(a) be submitted to the Registrar; and Section 46(3)(b) the name of the sports organization; Section 46(3)(b)(i) the name of the sports organization; Section 46(3)(b)(ii) the category under which it is to be registered; Section 46(3)(b)(iii) the office-bearers of the applicant; Section 46(3)(b)(iv) the head office and postal address of the applicant; Section 46(3)(b)(v) sources of funding of the applicant; Section 46(3)(b)(vi) national and international affiliation, if any; and Section 46(3)(b)(vii) such other information as the Cabinet Secretary may prescribe. Section 46(4)(a) a certified copy of the constitution of the applicant; and Section 46(4)(b) such fees as the Cabinet Secretary may prescribe. Section 46(5) A constitution submitted under subsection (3) shall contain, as a basic minimum, the provisions set out in the Second Schedule. Section 46(6) All national sports organizations registered under this Act shall be open to the public in their leadership, activities and membership. Section 46(7)(a) shall be conclusive evidence of authority to operate throughout the country as may be specified in the certificate of registration; and Section 46(7)(b) may contain such terms and conditions as the Registrar may prescribe.
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§ 47REGISTRATION AND REGULATION OF SPORTS AND LICENSING - 47. Certificate of registrationProvision

Registered national sports organizations shall be issued a certificate of registration; the Registrar must not register more than one national sports organization for the same discipline.

Section 47. Certificate of registration Section 47(1) A national sports organization registered under this Act shall be issued with a certificate of registration in the prescribed form. Section 47(2) The Registrar shall not register more than one national sports organizations run any one discipline. [ L.N. 92/2013 , Sch.]
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§ 48REGISTRATION AND REGULATION OF SPORTS AND LICENSING - 48. Rejection of applicationProvision

The Registrar must notify the applicant in writing of the rejection within fourteen days from the date of rejection.

Section 48. Rejection of application Section 48(1)(a) its proposed activities or procedures are not in the national interest; or Section 48(1)(b) the body has given false information to secure registration. Section 48(2) The Registrar shall notify the applicant, in writing, of the rejection of its application for registration within fourteen days from the date of such rejection. [ L.N. 92/2013 , Sch.]
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§ 49REGISTRATION AND REGULATION OF SPORTS AND LICENSING - 49. Transition of existing sports organizationsCommencement

Existing sports organizations registered under the Societies Act and in existence immediately before commencement must apply for registration under this Act within one year after commencement.

Section 49. Transition of existing sports organizations Section 49(1) A sports organization, which was duly registered under the Societies Act ( Cap. 108 ) and existing immediately before the commencement of this Act shall be required to apply for registration under this Act within one year after the commencement of this Act. Section 49(2) A sports organization, which was duly registered under the Societies Act ( Cap. 108 ) and existing immediately before the commencement of this Act shall not be deemed to be an unlawful sports organization before the period prescribed under subsection (1) has expired. Section 49(3)(a) an application for registration has been made by it under subsection (1) and has not been rejected; or Section 49(3)(b) an appeal has been lawfully made under this Act and remains undetermined, shall continue to be recognized as a sports organization for the purposes of this Act.
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§ 50REGISTRATION AND REGULATION OF SPORTS AND LICENSING - 50. Effect of registration of existing sports organizationProvision

On registration, the funds, assets and other property that were held by an existing sports organization immediately before registration shall vest in the sports organization registered under this Act.

Section 50. Effect of registration of existing sports organization Section all the funds, assets and other property, movable and immovable, which immediately before such registration were held by that sports organization or on its behalf shall vest in the sports organization registered under this Act;
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§ 51REGISTRATION AND REGULATION OF SPORTS AND LICENSING - 51. Cancellation of certificateProvision

The Registrar may cancel a sports organisation's certificate where specified grounds exist, but must notify the organisation of the intended cancellation with reasons and give it an opportunity to be heard; the Registrar must notify the organisation in writing of the cancellation within fourteen days.

Section 51. Cancellation of certificate Section 51(1)(a) the registration was procured through misrepresentation or non- disclosure of material facts; Section 51(1)(b) the terms or conditions attached to the certificate of registration have been violated; or Section 51(1)(c) the sports organization has breached the provisions of this Act or any other law. Section 51(2) The Registrar shall before cancelling the certificate of registration of a sports organization, notify the sports organization of the intended cancellation, giving reasons for the intended cancellation and give the sports organization an opportunity to be heard. Section 51(3) The Registrar shall notify a sports organization, in writing, of the cancellation of its certificate or registration within fourteen days from the date of such cancellation. [ L.N. 92/2013 , Sch.]
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§ 52REGISTRATION AND REGULATION OF SPORTS AND LICENSING - 52. Inspection of sports organizationsProvision

The Registrar may order inspections of sports organizations; inspected organizations and their officials must produce documents within seven days; inspectors may copy documents and must submit a report to the Registrar.

Section 52. Inspection of sports organizations Section 52(1) The Registrar may, at any time, or if so directed by the Cabinet Secretary, cause an inspection to be made by any person authorized by the Registrar, in writing, of any sports organization, branch, sub-branch, organ, or any person associated with any sports organization, and of its or his books, accounts and records. Section 52(2) When an inspection is made under subsection (1), the sports organization, branch, sub-branch, organ or person concerned, and every official and employee thereof shall produce and make available to the person making the inspection all the books, accounts, records and other documents of the sports organization, branch, sub-branch, sub-branch organ or person, its or his affairs and conduct, as the person making the inspection may require, and within seven days or such longer period as he may direct, in writing. Section 52(3)(a) the books, accounts and other documents required to be produced shall not, in the course of inspection, be removed from the premises of the sports organization, branch, sub-branch, organ or person, or other premises at which they are produced; Section 52(3)(b) the person making the inspection may make copies of any books, accounts and other documents required for the purposes of his report; and Section 52(3)(c) all information obtained in the course of the inspection shall be treated as confidential and used solely for the purposes of this Act. Section 52(4) The person conducting an inspection shall submit a report to the Registrar, and the report shall specify any breach or non-compliance with the requirements of this Act and any regulations made thereunder, any irregularity in the manner of conduct of affairs of the sports organization, branch, sub-branch, discovered in the course of the inspection that warrants, in the opinion of the person making the inspection, remedial action or further investigation. [ L.N. 92/2013 , Sch.]
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§ 53REGISTRATION AND REGULATION OF SPORTS AND LICENSING - 53. Directions to sports organization after inspectionProvision

The Registrar may, by written notice and after giving a reasonable opportunity to be heard, require a sports organization (or branch, sub-branch, organ or person) to comply within a specified period with directions arising from a report under section 52(4).

Section 53. Directions to sports organization after inspection Section The Registrar may, by notice in writing, and after giving the sports organization, branch, sub-branch or person, reasonable opportunity of being heard, require the sports organization, branch, sub-branch, organ or person to comply, within such period as may be specified, with such directions as he considers necessary in relation to any matter arising out of a report made under section 52 (4). [ L.N. 92/2013 , Sch.]
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§ 54REGISTRATION AND REGULATION OF SPORTS AND LICENSING - 54. Intervention by Cabinet Secretary in managementProvision

Cabinet Secretary may appoint a person or committee to assume management of a sports organization or remove an official; such appointments cannot exceed six months and appointees must discharge duties diligently.

Section 54. Intervention by Cabinet Secretary in management Section 54(1)(a) appoint any person or committee to assume the management, control and conduct of the affairs of a sports organization, to exercise the powers and functions of the sports organization to the exclusion of its officials, including the use of its corporate seal, where the sports organization concerned has been unable to conduct its affairs in a proper manner; or Section 54(1)(b) remove any official of a sports organization who, in the opinion of the Cabinet Secretary, has caused or contributed to any contravention of any provision of this Act, or any regulations or directions made thereunder or to any deterioration in the financial stability of the sports organization or has conducted himself in a manner which is detrimental to the interest of the relevant sporting discipline, or which has brought the sporting discipline into disrepute. Section 54(2) The appointment of a person or committee under this section shall be for such period as the Cabinet Secretary shall specify in the instrument of appointment, but shall not exceed six months. Section 54(3) A person or committee shall, upon assuming the management, control and conduct of the affairs of a sports organization, discharge his or its duties with diligence and in accordance with sound management and financial principles. [ L.N. 92/2013 , Sch.]
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Part VII

ARBITRATION OF SPORTS DISPUTES

§ 55ARBITRATION OF SPORTS DISPUTES - 55. Establishment of TribunalProvision

Establishes the Sports Disputes Tribunal.

Section 55. Establishment of Tribunal Section 55(1) There is established a tribunal to be known as the Sports Disputes Tribunal. Section 55(2)(a) a Chairperson who shall be a person who is qualified to be appointed as a Judge of the High Court; Section 55(2)(b) be advocates of the High Court of Kenya with at least seven years experience; and Section 55(2)(b)(i) be advocates of the High Court of Kenya with at least seven years experience; and Section 55(2)(b)(ii) have experience in legal matters relating to sports or have been involved in sport in any capacity; and Section 55(2)(c) at least two and not more than six other persons who have experience in sport, in any capacity, of at least ten years. Section 55(3) The Judicial Service Commission shall, in consultation with the national sports organizations, appoint a deputy Chairperson from the members of the Tribunal appointed under subsection 2(b). [ L.N 92/2013 , Sch.]
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§ 56ARBITRATION OF SPORTS DISPUTES - 56. TenureProvision

The Chairperson and members of the Tribunal hold office for five years, may be reappointed once for another five-year term, and shall serve on a part-time basis.

Section 56. Tenure Section 56(1) The Chairperson and members of the Tribunal shall hold office for a term of five years and may be reappointed for one further term of five years. Section 56(2) The Chairperson and members of the Tribunal shall serve on part-time basis. [ L.N. 92/2013 , Sch.]
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§ 57ARBITRATION OF SPORTS DISPUTES - 57. Vacancy in office of memberProvision

A member resigns by giving notice in writing to the Judicial Service Commission.

Section 57. Vacancy in office of member Section resigns by giving notice in writing to the Judicial Service Commission;
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§ 58ARBITRATION OF SPORTS DISPUTES - 58. Jurisdiction of the TribunalProvision

Jurisdiction of the Tribunal: appeals against disciplinary decisions

Section 58. Jurisdiction of the Tribunal Section appeals against disciplinary decisions;
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§ 59ARBITRATION OF SPORTS DISPUTES - 59. Powers of the TribunalProvision

The Tribunal may use alternative dispute resolution and provide related expertise and assistance to parties in sports disputes.

Section 59. Powers of the Tribunal Section The Tribunal may, in determining disputes apply alternative dispute resolution methods for sports disputes and provide expertise and assistance regarding alternative dispute resolution to the parties to a dispute. [ L.N. 92/2013 , Sch.]
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§ 60ARBITRATION OF SPORTS DISPUTES - 60. Staff of the TribunalProvision

The Judicial Service Commission must appoint the Secretary and any other staff of the Tribunal necessary for its proper functioning.

Section 60. Staff of the Tribunal Section The Judicial Service Commission shall appoint the Secretary and such other staff of the Tribunal as are necessary for the proper functioning of the Tribunal. [ L.N. 92/2013 , Sch.]
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§ 61ARBITRATION OF SPORTS DISPUTES - 61. RulesProvision

The Chief Justice may make rules governing the practice and procedure of the Tribunal, in consultation with the Chairperson and by notice in the Gazette, having regard to the Act's objectives.

Section 61. Rules Section The Chief Justice may in consultation with the Chairperson of the Tribunal, and by notice in the Gazette , make rules governing the practice and procedure of the Tribunal having regard to the objectives of this Act. [ L.N. 92/2013 , Sch.]
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Part VIII

MISCELLANEOUS

§ 62MISCELLANEOUS - 62. Conduct of businessProvision

The Board and Council must conduct their business and affairs in accordance with the Third Schedule; except as provided in that Schedule, the Board and Council may regulate their own procedures.

Section 62. Conduct of business Section 62(1) The business and affairs of the Board and Council shall be conducted in accordance with the Third Schedule. Section 62(2) Except as provided in the Third Schedule, the Board and Council may regulate their own procedures. [ L.N. 92/2013 , Sch, Act No. 7 of 2019 , s. 9. ]
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§ 63MISCELLANEOUS - 63. ConfidentialityOffence

Members, officers and servants of the sports institutions must not disclose information acquired in performing their functions except as necessary for their functions or to comply with a court order; contravention is an offence punishable by up to three months' imprisonment, a fine up to ten thousand shillings, or both.

Section 63. Confidentiality Section 63(1) A member, officer or servant of the sports institutions shall not disclose any information which he has acquired in the performance of his functions as such member, officer or servant to any person except so far as may be necessary for the performance of such functions or for due compliance with an order of any Court. Section 63(2) Any person who contravenes the provisions of subsection (1) commits an offence and shall, be liable, on conviction, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding three months or to a fine not exceeding ten thousand shillings or to both. [ L.N. 92/2013 , Sch.]
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§ 64MISCELLANEOUS - 64. Offences and penaltiesOffence

Anyone who contravenes any provision of the Act commits an offence and, upon conviction, is liable to a fine not exceeding five hundred thousand shillings, or imprisonment for a term not exceeding three years, or both.

Section 64. Offences and penalties Section A person who contravenes any of the provisions of this Act commits an offence and shall be liable, upon conviction, to a fine not exceeding five hundred thousand shillings, or imprisonment for a term not exceeding three years, or both. [ L.N. 92/2013 , Sch.]
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§ 65MISCELLANEOUS - 65. Protection from liabilityProvision

An officer or employee of a sports institution is exempt from personal liability for actions done bona fide in executing the institution's functions, powers or duties.

Section 65. Protection from liability Section No matter or thing done by an officer or employee of a sports institution shall, if the thing is done bona fide for executing the functions, powers or duties of the sports institution, render such officer or employee personally liable to any action, claim or demand whatsoever. [ L.N. 92/2013 , Sch.]
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§ 66MISCELLANEOUS - 66. Performance AgreementProvision

A performance agreement must be made between the Cabinet Secretary and the respective sports institutions covering management of sports programmes and stadia, and the Cabinet Secretary may request an independent report from the technical department responsible for sports on implementation.

Section 66. Performance Agreement Section 66(1) A performance agreement shall be made between the Cabinet Secretary and the respective sports institutions concerning the management by the institutions of the sports programmes and stadia facilities for which the institutions are responsible, and shall include all the activities that are necessary to develop and maintain such stadia and programmes in a satisfactory state. Section 66(2) The performance agreement shall describe the key outputs that a sports institution shall achieve in any financial year, and such outputs shall be defined in terms of performance indicators and targets. Section 66(3) The Cabinet Secretary may request for an independent report from the technical department responsible for sports on the implementation of the performance agreement. [ L.N. 92/2013 , Sch.]
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§ 67MISCELLANEOUS - 67. Annual ReportProvision

Every sports institution must submit an annual report to the Cabinet Secretary within four months after the end of each financial year.

Section 67. Annual Report Section 67(1) Every sports institution shall, within a period of four months after the end of each financial year, submit to the Cabinet Secretary an annual report dealing generally with the activities and operations of the sports institution. Section 67(2)(a) information with regard to the progress and policies of the sports institution; Section 67(2)(b) a copy of the audited accounts of the sports institution in respect of that year together with the report of the Auditor-General; Section 67(2)(c) report submitted in relation to that financial year by the Auditor- General; Section 67(2)(d) an overview of the operations of the sports institution; Section 67(2)(e) an assessment of the degree to which performance targets have been achieved; Section 67(2)(f) an assessment of the adequacy of sports projects and programme funding; Section 67(2)(g) a report on the condition and status of the stadia and sports programmes and the degree of change in such condition and status since the last report, the projected optimal level of the facilities and programmes and the extent of financing required to meet that level; Section 67(2)(h) a review of the technical adequacy and proven cost efficiency of sports management operations; Section 67(2)(i) a report on progress achieved concerning co-ordination between the sports institutions and county governments and national sports organisations, including any challenges encountered and proposals for the future; Section 67(2)(j) generally a report on the degree to which the objectives of this Act have been realized and the levels of compliance with the provisions of this Act; and Section 67(2)(k) such other information as the Cabinet Secretary may request, in writing.
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§ 68MISCELLANEOUS - 68. Directions to sports institutionsProvision

The Cabinet Secretary must oversee sports institutions' activities and may give written directions on policy and appoint an oversight committee.

Section 68. Directions to sports institutions Section 68(1) The Cabinet Secretary shall oversee the performance of the activities of the sports institutions established by this Act and may, in writing, give the sports institutions directions on matters of policy not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act. Section 68(2) The Cabinet Secretary may appoint an oversight committee for purposes of subsection (1). [ L.N. 92/2013 , Sch.]
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§ 69MISCELLANEOUS - 69. Maintenance of, development of, protection of stadiaProvision

Persons or bodies are prohibited from exercising powers over stadia unless those powers have been delegated by Sports Kenya or the Cabinet Secretary; Sports Kenya must encourage community and private sector participation in stadia construction, maintenance and management under its supervision and guidance.

Section 69. Maintenance of, development of, protection of stadia Section 69(1) Notwithstanding anything in any law to the contrary, no body, or other person shall exercise any power relating to the control, maintenance, development or protection of any stadia except where such power has been delegated by Sports Kenya established under this Act or by the Cabinet Secretary. Section 69(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1), Sports Kenya shall encourage community and private sector participation in stadia construction, maintenance and management under its supervision and guidance. [ L.N. 92/2013 , Sch.]
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§ 70MISCELLANEOUS - 70. Protection of namesProvision

Section 70: Protection of names — mentions "Sports Kenya".

Section 70. Protection of names Section "Sports Kenya"; or
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§ 71MISCELLANEOUS - 71. Transitional provisionsCommencement

The transitional provisions in the Fourth Schedule apply when this Act commences.

Section 71. Transitional provisions Section The transitional provisions set out in the Fourth Schedule shall apply upon the commencement of this Act. [ L.N. 92/2013 , Sch.]
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§ 72MISCELLANEOUS - 72. RegulationsProvision

Section 72 authorizes regulations for better carrying into effect the provisions of this Act.

Section 72. Regulations Section generally for the better carrying into effect the provisions of this Act; and
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§ 73MISCELLANEOUS - 73. Anti-doping rulesOffence

People involved in sports and recreation must follow anti-doping rules; the Cabinet Secretary must make regulations to manage anti-doping activities and those regulations may set penalties for breaching the rule.

Section 73. Anti-doping rules Section 73(1) Every person involved in sports and recreation shall observe anti-doping rules. Section 73(2) The Cabinet Secretary shall make regulations for the better management of anti-doping activities and such regulations may prescribe penalties for contravention of subsection (1). [ L.N. 92/2013 , Sch.]
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