GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 15362

IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred by sections 15, 16, 17, and 18 of the Land Act and section 105 (2) of the Land Registration Act, 2012, the National Land Commission hereby issues this reservation order to reserve and vest the care, control, and management of the land parcel Fundisha/Marereni Block 1/6 measuring approximately 21.55 hectares and situated in Kilifi as described in F/R No. 651/85 to County Government of Kilifi, hereinafter referred to as “The Management Body”. The management body shall hold and use the reserved land parcel subject to the following special conditions; 1. The land shall only be used for Settlement. 2. The management body shall not part with possession of the reserved land or any portion thereof without the written consent of the National Land Commission. 3. Within one-hundred and eighty (180) days of publication of this reservation order, the management body shall prepare a land use and management plan that: (a) Complies with physical planning regulations and other relevant laws; (b) Addresses conservation, environmental, and heritage considerations; (c) Upholds constitutional values and principles; (d) Provides for regulated access to community livelihood areas (e.g., grazing, salt licks, livestock watering points); (e) Secures Wildlife Corridors and dispersal areas to mitigate human–wildlife conflicts. 4. Before undertaking any major development project, the management body shall conduct an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) in line with the Environmental Management and Coordination Act, 1999 (EMCA). 5. At least 10% of the land shall be under tree and vegetation cover to support national green growth and climate resilience objectives. 24th October, 2025 THE KENYA GAZETTE 6. The management body shall: (a) Identify and map Ecologically Sensitive Areas (ESAs); (b) Develop an inventory of natural assets within the parcel; (c) Monitor these assets and submit annual reports to National Land Commission (d) Safeguard fragile resources such as water bodies, forests, and wildlife habitats. 7. The management body shall promote sustainable land use practices, including: (a) Rehabilitation of quarries and waste sites; (b) Recycling, re-use, and composting of waste; (c) Adoption of climate-smart technologies to reduce carbon emissions; (d) Compliance with Global Industry Practices (GIPs) for environmental and public health standards. 8. Local content shall be promoted by engaging communities to create jobs and income opportunities. 9. The management body shall facilitate coordination with public agencies operating on the land for optimal and efficient service delivery. 10. The management body shall maintain clear demarcation and security of parcel boundaries. 11. The management body shall establish inclusive governance structures for conflict resolution and peace building, involving local leaders, women, and youth. Dated the 7th October, 2025. GERSHOM OTACHI, MR/7832039 Chairman, National Land Commission.