Turkana County Emergency and Disaster Management Act, 2016 (No. 14 of 2016).

This Act designs and establishes the county disaster management structure and provides with respect to disaster prevention and mitigation in Turkana County. It establishes the Disaster and Emergency Management Committee and the County Disaster Management Fund, defines functions and powers of the Committee and provides with respect to the administration of the Fund. The objects of this Act are also to — enhance the capacity of the county government to effectively manage the impacts of disasters and emergencies and to take all necessary action to prevent or minimise threats to life, health and the environment from natural disasters and other emergencies; vest authority in persons to act during times of disaster and emergency in accordance with this Act, and to require the observance and implementation of directives given and initiatives taken by persons authorised under this Act; and implement mechanisms to reduce risks and hazards that may cause, contribute to or exacerbate disaster or emergency situations in the county. There shall be disaster management organs at sub-county and ward level. The Directorate of Disaster Management shall prepare the County Disaster Management Plan.