GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 12856

IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred by section 44(3) of the Wildlife Conservation and Management Act, the Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife publishes the Plan set out in the Schedule hereto— SCHEDULE The Mbale Transfrontier Conservancy Management Plan, 2024- 2034 (hereinafter referred to as “the Plan”) defines the goals, objectives, and actions that Mbale Transfrontier Conservancy (hereinafter referred to as “the Conservancy”) has designed to address ecological monitoring, habitat management, mining and tourism development, livestock production, community livelihood, enterprise and partnership development, and the Conservancy’s administration and management. The Conservancy’s purpose statement, zonation scheme, management programmes and plan implementation strategy are presented in the following sections. 1. PURPOSE STATEMENT The Mbale Transfrontier Conservancy strives to achieve its purpose of being ‘A global sustainable model conservancy in livestock development, tourism and inherent natural resources that maintains historic ties with greater Mbale.’ 2. LAND USES AND ZONES The Conservancy's primary land uses are wildlife conservation, livestock production, mining and tourism development. The plan outlines a zonation scheme to guide land use within the conservancy. The scheme comprises three zones: Core Conservation Zone, Mixed Use Zone and Development Zone. 3. MANAGEMENT PROGRAMMES The Plan comprises five (5) management programmes that address the key issues affecting the Conservancy. These programmes are summarised in the following sections. 3.1 Conservancy Management and Administration Programme The purpose of the Conservancy Management and Administration Programme is to ensure the development of a well-managed conservancy that strengthens institutional structures and enhances capacity. The programme aims to achieve this purpose through the implementation of management objectives that focus on: ensuring the robust implementation, management and appraisal of conservancy activities; and establishing effective conservancy administrative, operational procedures and associated processes. 3.2 Ecological Monitoring and Habitat Management Programme The primary goal of the Ecological Monitoring and Habitat Management Programme is to support and influence holistic ecological management of the Conservancy and the Tsavo landscape through application of management research activities and the application of interventions that promote the enhancement of ecosystem functions, services, conservation of biodiversity and livelihoods. The programme’s key principles focus on: enhancing the maintenance of savannah biodiversity and Tsavo Conservation Area connectivity; fostering adaptive systems thinking in management research into conservancy Early Warning System and Trans-Frontier Conservation Area concepts; and enhancing collaborative research that broadens participation. 3.3 Livestock Production and Management Programme The Livestock Production and Management Programme endeavours to sustainably develop and enhance the livestock potential of Mbale Conservancy for the benefit of the landowners and the local community. The programme seeks to achieve this purpose through the implementation of a series of objectives that prioritize strengthening livestock production through robust management and breeding; enhancing disease-invasive species surveillance, pest and predation control; and developing and maintaining value addition and marketing linkages including networks. 3.4 Mining and Tourism Development Programme The overall goal of the Mining and Tourism Development Programme is to optimally and sustainably use the geological resources of Mbale Conservancy for the benefit of the greater Mbale community. The programme aims to achieve this goal through the implementation of a set of objectives that focus on: developing and implementing an environmentally robust mineral management, monitoring and compliance scheme; diversifying the conservancy’s revenue base; promoting sustainable tourism infrastructure development; supporting the development of exemplary visitor experiences; and ensuring fair marketing of Mbale tourism activities. 3.5 Community Livelihood, Enterprise and Partnership Development, and Management Programme The purpose of this Programme is to promote the principles of empowerment, human rights, inclusion, equity, social justice, self- determination and collective action. The programme’s objectives focus on enhancing diversity of community livelihoods and development activities; strengthening partnership and linkages with stakeholders; and strengthening collaboration with resident community, the greater Mbale community and Mbale shareholders. 4. PLAN IMPLEMENTATION, MONITORING AND EVALUATION A 10-year monitoring and implementation framework has been developed to facilitate the implementation of the Conservancy Management Plan. The framework outlines the management objectives and activities under each of the five management programmes. The Plan will be implemented through the Conservancy’s annual work plans approved by the Conservancy Board of Directors. 6184 6184 The Plan is deposited at the offices of the Director General, Kenya Wildlife Service along Langata Road and the Manager, Mbale Transfrontier Conservancy, whose addresses are provided below: The Director-General, Kenya Wildlife Service, P.O. Box 40241–00100, Nairobi Tel: (254) 020 6000800/6002345 E-mail: kws@kws.go.ke The Manager, Mbale Transfrontier Conservancy, P.O. Box 366–80300, Voi. Tel: +254 116 176 789 E-mail: ranchmbale@gmail.com Dated the 8th August, 2025. REBECCA MIANO, Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife.