GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 11244

PURSUANT to provisions of section (47) of the Physical and Land Use Planning Act, 2019, notice is given that the County Government of Wajir intends to commence preparation of the above plan on the 16th September, 2024. The purpose of the plan is: To prepare a framework that will promote integrated social economic development of Wajir Municipality and oversee development and growth of Wajir Municipality. This includes providing essential services, infrastructure and land use planning. The objectives of the plan are: 1. To organize and allocate sufficient space for all land uses which will in turn trigger development towards attractive, environmentally-friendly, inclusive, prosperous and vibrant Municipality. 2. To promote economic growth through planned development thereby providing employment opportunities and boosting the local economy. 3. To accommodate current and projected population and economic growth in Wajir Municipality. 4. To integrate sustainable development principles and environmental considerations. 5. To enhance resilience to climate change and natural disasters. This will entail planning for flood risk management, water conservation and disaster preparedness in urban management. 6. To ensure cultural and historical preservation within Wajir Municipality. Comments on the proposed plan may be directed to the County Executive Committee Member, Lands, Housing, Public Works and Urban Development P.O. Box 9–70200, Wajir, Email Address: ceclands@wajir.go.ke not later than 16th October, 2024. Dated the 3rd September, 2024. SAADIA A. ABDI, CECM, Lands, Housing, MR/6496713 Public Works and Urban Development.