ACT NO. 6 of 2006 - National Museums and Heritage Act
Commencement Date: 2006-09-08

An Act of Parliament to consolidate the law relating to national museums and heritage; to provide for the establishment, control, management and development of national museums and the identification, protection, conservation and transmission of the cultural and natural heritage of Kenya; to repeal the Antiquities and Monuments Act and the National Museums Act; and for connected purposes 

Arrangement of Sections
Part I - PRELIMINARY
1 Short Title.
2 Interpretation.
Part II - ESTABLISHMENT, FUNCTIONS AND POWERS OF THE NATIONAL MUSEUMS OF KENYA
3 Establishment of the National Museum of Kenya.
4 Functions of National Museums.
5 Powers of the National Museums.
6 Board of Directors.
7 Tenure of Office.
8 Termination of Appointment of the Chairman and Members of the Board.
9 Disclosure of Interest by Chairman and Members of the Board.
10 Meetings of the Board.
11 Delegation by the Board.
12 Protection of Personal Liability.
13 Liability of the Board in Contract and Tort.
14 The Director-general.
15 Staff.
16 Appointment of Advisory Committees.
17 National Museums to Undertake Research, Etc.
Part III - FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
18 Funds of the National Museums.
19 Financial Year.
20 Annual Estimates.
21 Investment of Funds.
22 Restriction on Loans to Board Member and Staff.
23 Accounts and Audit.
24 Annual Report.
Part IV - HERITAGE DECLARATIONS
25 Declaration of Monuments, Etcs.
26 Registers.
Part V - SEARCHES AND DISCOVERIES
27 Exploration Licences.
28 Conditions and Forms of Exploration Licence.
29 Entry on to Land Under Exploration Licence.
30 Notification of Discovery.
31 Restriction on Moving Objects.
32 Offences.
Part VI - PROTECTED AREAS
33 Where Protected Area is Trust Land.
34 Control of Access Etc to Protected Area.
35 Compensation to Owner of Land in Protected Area.
36 Offences.
Part VII - MONUMENTS
37 Inspection and Repair of Monuments.
38 Acquisition of Monuments and Antiquities.
39 Guardianship of Monuments.
40 Agreements for Protection or Preservation of Monuments.
41 Enforcement of Agreements for Protection of Monuments.
42 Compulsory Purchase of Monuments.
43 Duties of National Museums to Protect and Maintain Monuments.
44 Power of National Museums to Relinquish Rights over Monuments.
45 Offences.
Part VIII - ANTIQUITIES AND PROTECTED OBJECTS
46 Antiquities Property of Government.
47 Information Concerning Antiquities and Protected Objects.
48 Prohibitation of Removal of Antiquities and Protected Objects.
49 Prohibition of Sales, Etc., of Antiquities and Protected Objects.
50 Compulsory Acquisition of Antiquities and Protected Objects.
51 Offences.
Part IX - EXPORT
52 Conditions Relating to Export.
53 Notice to Minister to Acquire by Compulsory Purchase.
54 Export Through Customs Port of Entry.
55 Offences.
Part X - POWERS OF ENFORCEMENT
56 Inspection by the National Museums.
57 Heritage Wardens.
58 Power of Heritage Wardens to Inspect.
59 Power of Arrest.
60 Power of Customs Officers.
61 Forfeiture to Government After Seizure.
62 Notices.
63 Offences.
Part XI - GENERAL
64 Burden of Proof.
65 Exemption Form.
66 Rules.
67 Licensing of Museums.
68 Regulations.
69 Transitional Provision.
70 Repeals.
Schedules
FIRST SCHEDULE 
Subsidiary legislation
The National Museums and Heritage (private Museums) (licensing) Regulations, 2008
The Loyangalani Desert Museum (admission Fees) Rules, 2008.
Confirmation of Sites and Monuments
the National Museums and Heritage (open Spaces and Areas of National Heritage) (protection and Management) Rules, 2009
the National Museums and Heritage (antiquities Dealers) (licensing) Rules, 2009
The Uhuru Gardens Historical Site (car Entry) Fees Rules, 2008
The National Museums and Heritage (exploration Licences and Export Permits) Rules, 2009
Confirmation of Sites and Monuments - 2009
The National Museums and Heritage (admission Fees) Regulations, 2009
Confirmation of Sites and Monuments, 2010

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