GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 7881

IT IS notified for the general information of the public that the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and Co-ordination of National Government, in furtherance of the decision to map, identify and register eligible stateless persons in Kenya, has appointed the National Taskforce for the Identification and Registration of Eligible Stateless Persons in Kenya as Kenyan Citizens which shall comprise of— Eunice Lamba-Chacha — Chairperson Members: Kenneth Nduati Shumary Malleon Alfred Omangi Peter Thuku Martin Owuor Alfred Ombati Joint Secretaries: Abdirahman Ayala Samuel Kariuki Joan Shanyisa 1. The Terms of Reference of the Committee shall be to— (a) identify all persons who are claiming stateless person status in Kenya; (b) develop vetting, verification and eligibility criteria for stateless persons to be used together with a comprehensive stateless persons database; (c) develop modalities, timelines and cost estimates for the identification and registration of stateless persons in Kenya; (d) develop a sensitization programme for Kenya host communities for the seamless integration of stateless persons; (e) examine and recommend an appropriate legal and policy framework for the identification, registration and integration of stateless persons; and (f) identify emerging international best practices in the management of stateless persons in the context of national security, 2. In the performance of its functions, the Taskforce may — (a) conduct other activities required to effectively discharge its mandate; and (b) co-opt any person with relevant competencies to assist it in the discharge of its mandate. 3. The Taskforce shall seek and mobilize financial support as may be appropriate for the effective discharge of its mandate. 4. At least once in every three months, the Taskforce shall submit a report of its progress to the Cabinet Secretary. 5. The tenure of the Taskforce shall be one year. Dated the 21st August, 2019. FRED MATIANG'1, Cabinet Secretary for Interior and Co-ordination of National Governmiv.