This Act defines the functions and powers of appointed Chiefs and Assistant Chiefs and provides for other matters of local administration and the control of the functioning of Chiefs. The Act also provides for the appointment of a village headpersons, i.e. persons employed by Chiefs. A Chief may issue Orders for a wide variety of purposes including: preventing the pollution of the water in any stream, watercourse or water-hole, and preventing the obstruction of any stream or watercourse; regulating the cutting of timber and prohibiting the wasteful destruction of trees; preventing the spread of disease, whether of human beings or animals; regulating the use of artificial water supplies constructed from public funds; suppressing or controlling animal or insect pests or plant pests, noxious weeds or diseases; and regulating grazing.
Кения · 1948-01-01