GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 3128

Pursuant to section 4 (f), (g) and 72 (1), (2) of the Wildlife Conservation and Management Act, 2013, the Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife has established a Taskforce on Wildlife Utilization (Sustainable Wildlife Utilization) to assess and advice on modalities for implementing the provisions of the Act. This is in accordance with the obligations in Article 69 (1) (a) (d) and (h) of the Constitution of Kenya and the provisions of international conventions, treaties and protocols for which Kenya is a signatory to. The Taskforce shall comprise of: John Waithaka (Dr.) Chairperson Members: Peter Hetz (Dr.) Executive Director, Laikipia Wildlife Forum Ben Okita Ouma (Dr.) Deputy Chair, African Rhino Specialist Group Dr. David Western (Dr Patron, Africa Conservation Centre Dr. Shadrack Ngene (Dr.) Kenya Wildlife Service Munira Bashir (Ms.) Country Director, The Nature Conservancy Stephen Manegene Director, Wildlife Conservation Caroline Kariuki (Ms.) CEO, Kenya Private Sector Alliance Holly T. Dublin (Dr.) Senior Adviser IUCN Eastern and Southern Regional office Joint Secretaries: Ms Gladys Warigia Lawyer, KWCA Mr. Solomon Kyalo Kenya Wildlife Service 1. Terms of reference of the Taskforce shall be to: (a) Review policy and legislative framework relating to consumptive wildlife utilization including the Wildlife Conservation and Management Act, 2013, their implications and impact; (b) Review the impact of relevant international conventions, treaties and on the implementation of consumptive wildlife utilization in Kenya; (c) Identify international restriction (if any) that may impact on sustainable consumption wildlife utilization in Kenya; (d) Determine the institutional and technical capacity for sustainable wildlife utilization; (e) Assess the statutory, institutional and regulatory regimes governing consumptive utilization and trade (f) Assess the potential and the economic benefits of consumptive wildlife utilization programs in contributing to improved food security, job creation and livelihood support; (g) Propose procedures, guidelines and conditions for licensing; (h) Propose recommendations; short term, medium term and long term interventions for sustainable wildlife utilization. 2. In the Performance of its Mandate— (a) The Task Force shall co-ordinate an inclusive stakeholder consultation process at all levels; (b) May with the approval of the Cabinet Secretary co-opt technical experts or any other resource provided that the co-opted members do not exceed one third of the Task Force; (c) May, with the approval of the Cabinet Secretary, engage the service of such consultants as may be found necessary for performance of its mandate; 3. Term of Office— The term of office for the Task Force shall be 60 days from the date of publication of this notice; provided that the Taskforce shall submit to the Cabinet Secretary an interim report within 30 days. 4. Reporting In the Performance of its mandate the Task Force shall be responsible to the Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife. 5. Secretariat The Secretariat of the Task Force shall be based at the Headquarters of the Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife. Dated the 29th March, 2018. NAJIB BALALA, Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife. 12:43 PM THE KENYA GAZETTE 29th March, 2018 952