GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 5790

IT IS notified for the information of the general public that the Governor of Nyandarua County has established a Taskforce on the Land Investigation Taskforce to investigate matters related to land allocations and ownership in Ol Kalou Municipality. The Taskforce comprises of the following Members: Name Department/Institution Position Daniel Muchugu Nderitu (Rev.) Representative of Religious Institutions Chairperson Michael Oloolotuaa Representative of County Commissioner’s Office Member Elizabeth Muthui County Attorney Office Member John Kihiu Representative of members of Public, Karau Ward Member Helena Githaiga Representative of members of Public, Kaimbaga Ward Member Rachel N. Mugo Department of Lands, Physical Planning, Housing and Urban Development Secretary Samuel W. Kamau Department of Lands, Physical Planning, Housing and Urban Development Member Leah Mary Kariuki Secretariat Secretariat Philip Githaiga Secretariat Secretariat Jacquiline M. Tundura Secretariat Secretariat 1. The terms of reference of the Taskforce shall be to— (a) To investigate irregular and questionable allocations of public land within Ol’ Kalou Township. (b) To assess the current status and progress of the land titling process for all public land in Ol’ Kalou Township. (c) To recommend actions for confirmation, regularization, revocation, or reclamation of plots acquired irregularly, considering Ol’ Kalou’s role as a county headquarters and the importance of strategic land banking for present and future needs. (d) To scrutinize the approved Ol’ Kalou Municipality land use plan to identify any public land not reflected in the plan. (e) To recommend a transparent, efficient, and inclusive process for land titling that ensures fairness for all members of the public. 2. In the performance of its mandate, the Taskforce shall— (a) Review records of public land in Ol Kalou Township and other parts of the Municipality whilst identifying titling status, irregular or illegal allocations within them; 9th May, 2025 THE KENYA GAZETTE (b) Engage with relevant authorities, land registries, and community members to verify records and gather more information; (c) Evaluate the current titling process for all public land within Ol Kalou Township including identification of delays, irregularities, or gaps in the titling process; (d) Recommend procedures for regularizing, revoking or reclaiming public land irregularly or illegally allocated; (e) Analyze the approved Ol’ Kalou Municipality Land Use Plan considering the strategic land banking and the importance of land for future public needs; (f) Cross-check the plan against existing land allocations and records and further identify any public land not reflected or indicated in the plan; and (g) Develop recommendations for a streamlined, transparent, and inclusive land titling process whilst ensuring the process promotes fairness, accountability, and public confidence. 3. The term of office of the Taskforce shall be 10 sitting days with effect from the 12th May, 2025 or such other period as may be authorized by the Governor. 4. The Taskforce shall prepare and submit to the Governor interim/progress reports as it may find fit and necessary as need arises, and its final report at the end of 10 sitting days or such other extended period. 5. The Taskforce shall regulate its own procedure. 6. The Taskforce may co-opt any other person who possesses appropriate competencies as it may consider necessary or expedient for the proper performance of its mandate. 7. The Members of the Taskforce and the secretariat shall subscribe to a confidentiality deed as shall be prescribed. Dated the 8th May, 2025. MOSES N. KIARIE BADILISHA (DR.), MR/6417212 Governor, Nyandarua County.