GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 6211

IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred by Article 176, 62 (2) and part II of the Fourth Schedule of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, sections 5 and 6 of the National Land Commission Act, 2012 and section 5 (c) of the County Governments Act, 2012, I, Patrick Simiyu Khaemba, Governor, Trans Nzoia County, appoint a taskforce to enquire into issues pertaining all public land in Trans Nzoia County consisting of the following persons: Habiud Wasike – Chairperson, Diana Wabwile – Secretary, Members: Simon Chebii, Kipkorir Lagat, Emmanuel Mutange, Dorothy Nyukuri, Maurice Simon Barasa, Margaret Kogo (Ms.), Robert Aura Wasike, Zacheus Kitur, Partrick Nyongesa, 2792 2792 Mandate of the Taskforce The County Government of Trans Nzoia in consultation with the National Land Commission has agreed to jointly set up the envisaged taskforce referred to herein. The Taskforce shall — (a) prepare an inventory of all public land in the County; (b) ascertain the legal status of the public land including ownership, process of acquisition, allocation, use, sale, disposal or existence of dispute/issues with regards to trust land or public land in the County with a view of repossessing any public land that was irregularly allocated to private persons; (c) review relevant laws, land reports and policies that can inform the work and recommendations of the Taskforce; (d) audit and ascertain the current legal ownership status of the land in specified areas, including allottees, date of allocation, acreage, permitted land use and the allocating authorities, in order to identify any irregularities in the process which may warrant reversal of the process; (e) identify and evaluate the origin of, nature and possible solutions to prevailing land disputes and contentious issues; and propose appropriate recommendations on administrative, management and other measures that can be instituted to prevent recurrence of such problems in the future; (f) prepare comprehensive data and information on all public land in Kitale Municipality, all urban areas and market centers in Trans Nzoia County where trade, commercial and industrial businesses are transacted including public land set aside for devolved functions provided in Schedule Four of the Constitution; (g) compile and obtain copies of all documents pertaining to public land in the County; (h) prepare well written, structured and quality concept note, interim and final reports with the availed recourses and within the specified timelines; (i) recommend nullification of land title deeds and repossession of all public land that were irregularly acquired; (j) submit the final report within six (6) months of appointment; and (k) perform any other task incidental hereto as may be assigned by the Governor. Complementary Information and Requirements The following complementary information and requirements for the assignment shall apply to the Taskforce whereby it shall be required to: (a) regulate its own procedures; (b) prepare a work plan that will be submitted for approval by the joint County Government of Trans Nzoia/National Land Commission Committee referred to in (c) below within two weeks of their appointment. (c) report to a joint County Government of Trans Nzoia/National Land Commission Committee constituted by the Governor, comprising of County Executive Committee Members and National Land Commission (NLC) and/or the Trans Nzoia Land Management Board (TNLMB); (d) present its final report, findings and recommendations to both the County Government and National Land Commission (NLC) for adoption and implementation; (e) undertake and complete the assignment within six (6) months effective 1st July 2021; (f) prepare and present their concept note including clear interpretation of the terms of reference and a detailed programme of work on or before the 15th July, 2021; (g) ensure 1st interim report is submitted on or before 1st November, 2021 whilst the final report shall be submitted on or before 1st December, 2021; (h) strictly adhere to the deadlines; (i) hold such number of meetings in such places and at such times as it may consider necessary for the discharge of its functions. (j) the Taskforce may solicit, receive and consider the views of members of the public and interest groups; (k) the Taskforce may split into smaller groups or organize themselves in other appropriate ways to enable them to undertake the work expeditiously; (l) the Taskforce may co-opt persons who poses relevant expertise, skills, or experience considered necessary in the performance of its mandate; and (m) remuneration rates for the taskforce will be as stated in the letters of appointment and shall be computed on the basis of signed and documented attendance of the scheduled meetings, satisfactory completion and delivery of specified outputs relating to assignments and programme of work. Areas of Inquiry The Taskforce shall enquire into the following areas: (a) Kitale Municipality Public Land. (b) Nzoia County Council Public Land. (c) Land set aside for devolved functions including but not limited to agriculture, livestock, housing, water and health. (d) Urban areas and market centers of (Kiminini, Sibanga, Kachibora, Kwanza, Kolongolo, Endebess, Chepchoina, Suam, Saboti, Namanjalala, Maili Saba, Nzoia Market, Sitatunga, Kipsaina, Kapkai and Emoru). PATRICK S. KHAEMBA, MR/1784318 Governor, Trans Nzoia County.