classification of areas as urban areas or cities;

governance and management of urban areas and cities;

participation by the residents in the governance of urban areas and cities; and

other matters for the attainment of the objects provided for in paragraphs (a) to (c).

a representative of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission, who shall be the Chairperson;

the governor shall nominate the three representatives referred to under subsection (3)(c) for appointment by the Cabinet Secretary; and

each of the relevant professional associations shall nominate its representative referred to under subsection (3)(d) for appointment by the Cabinet Secretary.

has a population of at least two hundred and fifty thousand residents according to the final gazetted results of the last population census carried out by an institution authorized under any written law, preceding the application for grant of city status;

has an integrated urban area or city development plan in accordance with this Act and other existing laws;

has demonstrable capacity to generate sufficient revenue to sustain its operation;

has demonstrable good system and records of prudent management;

has the capacity to effectively and efficiently deliver its services to its residents and has in existence, the services provided in the First Schedule;

has institutionalised active participation by its residents in the management of its affairs;

has infrastructural facilities, including but not limited to roads, street lighting, markets and fire stations, and an adequate capacity for disaster management; and

has a capacity for functional and effective waste disposal.

the seat of the national government;

offices of diplomatic missions;

efficient transport network connecting to rural areas, towns and other local, regional and international cities; and

commerce and industry.

the administrative structure of the capital city, subject to the provisions of this Act;

funding of operations and activities of the capital city;

the joint projects to be undertaken by both governments in the capital city;

dispute resolution mechanisms; and

such other information as the two levels of government may determine.

the Institution of Surveyors of Kenya;

the Kenya Institute of Planners;

the Architectural Association of Kenya;

the Law Society of Kenya;

an association of urban areas and cities;

the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya; and

the business community.

has a population of at least between seventy thousand and two hundred and forty-nine thousand residents according to the final gazetted results of the last population census carried out by an institution authorized under any written law, preceding the grant;

has an integrated development plan in accordance with this Act;

has demonstrable revenue collection or revenue collection potential;

has demonstrable capacity to generate sufficient revenue to sustain its operations;

has the capacity to effectively and efficiently deliver essential services to its residents as provided in the First Schedule;

has institutionalised active participation by its residents in the management of its affairs;

has sufficient space for expansion;

has infrastructural facilities, including but not limited to street lighting, markets and fire stations; and

has a capacity for functional and effective waste disposal.

a population of at least two thousand residents according to the final gazetted results of the latest population census carried out by an institution authorized under any written law, preceding the grant;

demonstrable economic, functional and financial viability;

the existence of an integrated development plan in accordance with this Act;

has the capacity to effectively and efficiently deliver its services to its residents and has in existence, the services provided in the First Schedule;

sufficient space for expansion.

a resident population of at least two thousand residents; and

an integrated urban area development plan in accordance with this Act and any other existing law.

a representative of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission based at the county office, who shall be the Chairperson;

a representative of the national government based at the county office;

a board constituted in accordance with section 13 or 14 of this Act;

a manager appointed pursuant to section 28; and

such other staff or officers as a the county public service may determine.

suing and being sued;

taking, purchasing or otherwise acquiring, holding, charging or disposing of movable and immovable property;

borrowing money or making investments;

entering into contracts; and

doing or performing all other acts or things for the proper performance of its functions in accordance with this Act or any other written law which may lawfully be done or performed by a body corporate.

the county executive member for the time being responsible for cities and urban areas or his representative;

six members who shall be competitively appointed by the county governor, with the approval of the county assembly;

four members who shall be nominated by the organization specified under subsection (2) and appointed by the county governor, with the approval of the county assembly;

the Secretary appointed under section 13A, who shall be an ex officio member of the Board.

an umbrella body representing professional associations in the area;

an association representing the private sector in the area;

a cluster representing registered associations of the informal sector in the area; and

a cluster representing registered neighbourhood associations in the area.

signed minutes as evidence of an accountable process of nomination;

evidence of compliance with statutory obligations;

vetting form to establish that the nominee has complied with the prescribed criteria for appointment as a member of the board.

holds a bachelor's degree from an institution recognized in Kenya;

has a distinguished career in a medium level management position in either the private or public sector;

holds at least ten years' post-qualification professional experience; and

satisfies the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

holds a bachelor's degree from an institution recognized in Kenya;

has a distinguished career in a medium level management position in either the private or public sector;

holds at least seven years' post-qualification professional experience; and

satisfies the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

is an undischarged bankrupt;

has been removed from office for contravening the Constitution or any other law;

is not a citizen of Kenya; or

has, in the conduct of his or her, affairs not met any statutory obligation.

has a degree from an institution recognised in Kenya;

has at least four years' experience in management; and

satisfies the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

responsible for the day to day management of the affairs of the board; and

perform such other duties as may be assigned by the board.

the county executive member for the time being responsible for cities and urban areas or his representative;

three members who shall be appointed by the county governor, with the approval of the county assembly;

four members who shall be nominated by an association and appointed by the county governor, with the approval of the county assembly;

the chief officer responsible for urban development; and

the municipal manager appointed under section 28 who shall be the secretary of the board and an ex officio member of the board.

an umbrella body representing professional associations in the area;

an association representing the private sector in the area;

a cluster representing registered associations of the informal sector in the area; and

a cluster representing registered neighbourhood associations in the area.

signed minutes as evidence of an accountable process of nomination;

evidence of compliance with statutory obligations; and

vetting form to establish that the nominee has complied with the prescribed criteria for appointment as a member of the board.

holds at least a degree from an institution recognized in Kenya;

has a distinguished career in a medium level management position in either the private or public sector;

holds at least ten years' post-qualification professional experience;

satisfies the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution;

is ordinarily resident or has a permanent dwelling in the municipality; and

carries on business in the municipality or has lived in the municipality for at least five years.

holds at least a diploma from an institution recognized in Kenya;

has a distinguished career in a medium level management position in either the private or public sector;

holds at least five years' post-qualification professional experience; and

satisfies the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution;

is ordinarily resident or has a permanent dwelling in the municipality; and

carries on business in the municipality or has lived in the municipality for at least five years.

is an undischarged bankrupt;

has been removed from office for contravening the Constitution or any other law;

is not a citizen of Kenya; or

has in the conduct of his or her affairs not met any statutory obligations.

except in the case of a city county, be the head of the board;

chair meetings of the board;

perform such duties as may be delegated by the board.

by the county governor;

by the board, supported by the vote of at least two-thirds of the members of the board; or

upon petition by the residents of a city or municipality.

oversee the affairs of the city or municipality;

develop and adopt policies, plans, strategies and programmes, and may set targets for delivery of services;

formulate and implement an integrated development plan;

control land use, land sub-division, land development and zoning by public and private sectors for any purpose, including industry, commerce, markets, shopping and other employment centres, residential areas, recreational areas, parks, entertainment, passenger transport, agriculture, and freight and transit stations within the framework of the spatial and master plans for the city or municipality as may be delegated by the county government;

as may be delegated by the county government, promote and undertake infrastructural development and services within the city or municipality;

develop and manage schemes, including site development in collaboration with the relevant national and county agencies;

maintain a comprehensive database and information system of the administration and provide public access thereto upon payment of a nominal fee to be determined by the board;

administer and regulate its internal affairs;

implement applicable national and county legislation;

enter into such contracts, partnerships or joint ventures as it may consider necessary for the discharge of its functions under this Act or other written law;

monitor and, where appropriate, regulate city and municipal services where those services are provided by service providers other than the board of the city or municipality;

prepare and submit its annual budget estimates to the relevant County Treasury for consideration and submission to the County Assembly for approval as part of the annual County Appropriation Bill;

as may be delegated by the county government, collect rates, taxes levies, duties, fees and surcharges on fees;

settle and implement tariff, rates and tax and debt collection policies as delegated by the county government;

monitor the impact and effectiveness of any services, policies, programmes or plans;

establish, implement and monitor performance management systems;

promote a safe and healthy environment;

facilitate and regulate public transport; and

perform such other functions as may be delegated to it by the county government or as may be provided for by any written law.

exercise executive authority as delegated by the county executive;

ensure provision of services to its residents;

impose such fees, levies and charges as may be authorised by the county government for delivery of services by the municipality or the city;

promote constitutional values and principles;

ensure the implementation and compliance with policies formulated by both the national and county government;

make by-laws or make recommendations for issues to be included in by-laws;

ensure participation of the residents in decision making, its activities and programmes in accordance with the Schedule to this Act as provided in the County Governments Act (Cap. 265) and any other national legislation on public participation; and

exercise such other powers as may be delegated by the county executive committee.

formulate strategies for engaging the various levels and units of government on matters of concern to citizens;

monitor the activities of elected and appointed officials of the urban areas and cities, including members of the board of an urban area or city; and

receive representations, including feedback on issues raised by the county citizens, from elected and appointed officials.

shall be addressed to the manager or administrator or such other person as the board or committee may for that purpose designate, and may be subject to the payment of a reasonable fee in instances where the board or committee incurs an expense in providing the information; and

may be subject to confidentiality requirements of the board.

the request is unreasonable in the circumstances;

the information requested is at a deliberative stage by the board or committee;

the applicant fails to pay the prescribed fee; or

the applicant fails to satisfy any confidentiality requirements by the board or committee.

the location of all its offices; and

its address or addresses, telephone numbers and other means of communication or contact with the board or committee.

is a citizen of Kenya;

holds a degree from a university recognised in Kenya or its equivalent; and

has proven experience of not less than ten years in administration or management either in the public or private sector.

gender equity;

the inclusion of minorities and marginalised communities; and

the person satisfies the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution.

the county executive committee member responsible for urban areas and cities or his representative;

two members appointed competitively by the county governor;

a cluster representing registered associations of the informal sector; and

a cluster representing the business community.

holds at least a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education or its equivalent and post-secondary education professional diploma;

has a distinguished career in a management position in either the private or public sector;

has at least three years' post-qualification professional experience;

satisfies the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution; and

is ordinarily resident or has a permanent dwelling in the town for at least five years or carries on business in the county.

is an undischarged bankrupt;

has been removed from office for contravening the Constitution or any other law;

is not a citizen of Kenya; or

has in the conduct of his or her affairs not met any statutory obligations.

holds a degree from a university recognised in Kenya or its equivalent;

has proven experience of at least three years in administration or management either in public or private sector;

is a citizen of Kenya; and

satisfies the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

give effect to the development of urban areas and cities as required by this Act and any other written law;

strive to achieve the objects of devolved government as set out in Article 174 of the Constitution;

contribute to the protection and promotion of the fundamental rights and freedoms contained in Chapter Four of the Constitution and the progressive realization of the socio-economic rights;

nurture and promote development of informal commercial activities in an orderly and sustainable manner;

provide a framework for regulated urban agriculture; and

be the basis for development control.

give notice of the adoption of the plan to the public in such manner as a board or committee may determine;

inform the public that copies of or extracts from the plan are available for public inspection at specified places; and

provide a summary of the plan.

a summary of the process of its formulation plan provided under this Part; and

a statement that the process has been complied with, together with any explanations that may be necessary to clarify the statement.

consider the integrated development plan and make recommendations; and

submit the plan to the county assembly for its approval.

monies allocated by a county assembly for the purposes of the management and service delivery of the board;

monies or assets that may accrue to the board in the course of the exercise of its powers or the performance of its functions under this Act; and

all monies or grants from any other legitimate source provided or donated to the board.

a statement of the income and expenditure of a board for that year; and

a statement of the assets and liabilities of a board on the last day of that financial year.

lay the documents before the board or town committee for consideration; and

make them available to any resident of the area within the jurisdiction of the board, upon application and payment of the prescribed fee.

the Chairperson or vice-chairperson of the board of a city or municipality;

any member of a board or its management or committee;

any member of staff or other person in the service of city or municipal board; or

any person acting under the direction of a board,