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  This section discusses the entire institutional framework governing housing in
  Kenya both at the national level and the county level.
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# 3. INSTITUTIONS INVOLVED IN REGULATION OF HOUSING

The Republic of Kenya comprises the national government (including the legislative, executive and judicial arms of government) and 47 county governments/units, which themselves are governed by semi-autonomous governments.  The county governments were formed in the 2010 Kenyan constitution, and have devolved functions from the central government, as set out in the [County Governments Act of 2012](annex-f-laws-governing-financing-rental-taxation/32.-county-governments-act-no.-17-of-2012).

Within this overall governance framework, several institutions are involved in the regulation and enablement of housing in Kenya at the national and county levels. These include national government ministries and independent commissions/entities; county governments; the Judiciary (Courts); Regulatory Boards (housed within national ministries); and Professional Associations.

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