Both the national land policy and the new constitution of kenya are widely regarded as being. Eastern africa regional assessment 1 and implementation, with a view to strengthening land rights, enhancing productivity and securing livelihood. Divergent definitions emerge in part because the concept of land degradation is a contextspecific and valueladen concept caspari et al. However, both the national energy policy and vision 2030 do not contain systematic, concise measures on how human rights, gender equality, and climate change will be.
Renewable energy projects and the rights of marginalised. How well do environmental regulations work in kenya. A driver of change in forest governance in kenya 10. Because of its species richness, endemism and ecosystem diversity, under the convention on biological diversity kenya is categorized as a megadiverse country. It was at the core of resistance to british rule at the. National food and nutrition security policy 2011 national comprehensive school health policy 2007 the breast milk substitutes regulation and control act no. Estimates of the extent of land degradation have varied hugely due to divergent definitions of degradation and different approaches to measurement iucn 2015.
Kenya school readiness assessement tool ksrat launching programme published by the ministry of education science and technology with support from the united nations childrens fund unicef december 2015. National wetland policies uganda the republic of uganda national policy for the conservation and management of. Framework and considered a prerequisite for economic growth guidelines on land policy in africa land policy in africa. Centre for minority rights development kenya and minority rights group international on behalf of endorois welfare council v kenya. Who implements the kenya wildlife conservation project. The national wildlife conservation and management policy, 2012 1 introduction 1. National land commission act, no 5 of 2012 political parties act, no. Kenya labour market profile 2014 this labour market profile is a yearly updated report that provides a broad overview of the labour markets situation and development. Kenya land conservation trust klct as a national land conservation organisation. Kenya climate smart agriculture strategy kenya climate smart agriculture strategy 4 acknowledgements the development of this strategy was highly consultative and participatory and involved stakeholders at national and county levels with support from various people and organizations. This, together with the existence of many land laws, some of which. Though national agriculture spending rose after the introduction of these programs, it has subsequently decreased, and yields have remained constant. In kenya, cultural and natural heritage has a particular value.
The land question and displacement in kenya internal displacement is a recurring theme in kenyas recent history. Expanding options for habitat conservation outside. Noteworthy too, is the discussion on econveyancing and crossborder. National land commission act 2012, the county governments act, 2012, the land registration act 2012, wildlife conservation and management act, 20, kenya maritime authority act cap 370, the national land policy, the national urban development policy, maritime policies and environmental conservation policies. National land policy in kenya the process of formulating a national land policy nlp in kenya is already in progress. Wetland resources in uganda have traditionally been utilized by the people. Pastoralism, policies and practice in the horn and east. The successful completion of the policy will set in motion a series of actions and activities that will have far reaching implications on land relations and land use in this country. Kenya environmental sanitation and hygiene policy 20162030 iv abbreviations and acronyms viii definition of terms x foreword xvi preface xviii acknowledgements xix chapter one.
During the colonial period, british land policy favoured white settler agriculture, entailing the dispossession of many indigenous communities land mainly the kalenjin, maasai and kikuyu across. The framework and guidelines will be useful in supporting regional and national land policy formulation and. Currently, ugandas ratio of cultivated area under irrigation to the irrigation potential is only 0. The report is based on the latest data available and following trends. The challenge of reforming land governance in kenya under. Kenya is a key player in east africa and is a vital communications and logistics hub. African union african development bank economic commission for africa. Both the national land policy and the new constitution of kenya are widely. Its prehistoric heritage not only tells the story of mans origin and evolution but has also contributed to the understanding of the earths history. The republic of kenya agriculture kansas state university. Kenya has not had a single and clearly defined national land policy since independence. Kenya wildlife service manages 8% of kenyas total landmass, including 27 national parks, 32 national. National disaster operation centre background information national disaster operation centre ndoc is a department in the ministry of state for provincial administration and internal security office of the president.
A framework to strengthen land rights, enhance productivity and secure livelihoods. This paper presents the national policy on public sector monitoring and evaluation. In the case of kenya, the need of integrated coordinated national land use. This pdfversion of the thesis differs a little from the official inspected version. Kenya national land policy kenya national land policy 2009 access original publishing page.
In kenya, the draft national land policy dnlp offers new hope for pastoralists if adopted. Report of the commission of inquiry into the land law system of kenya on principles of a national land policy, framework, constitutional position of land, and new institutional framework for land administration. According to prof fimbo the major concern of the policy makers in the land law reforms has been the tensions between on the one. The report highlights the large area of land that can potentially support restoration interventions in kenya. Recent world bank land policy documents deininger 2003 have accepted the workability of. A landmark decision from the african commission volume 55 issue 2 elizabeth ashamu.
The constitution of kenya 2010, kenya vision 2030 and the sessional paper. Kenya national commission on human rights act knchr, no. Since tanzania attained political independence in 1961, there has 1. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext.
While this vast area of land may seem daunting, it should be seen as a tremendous opportunity. A framework to strengthen land rights, enhance productivity and secure livelihoods african union african development bank economic commission for africa how can the land sector play its proper role. Kippra kenya institute for public policy research and analysis knbs kenya national bureau of statistics knchr kenya national commission on human rights knspwd kenya national survey for persons with disabilities kptj kenyans for peace with truth and justice. Framework and considered a prerequisite for economic growth guidelines on land policy in africa. In responding to the national land policy, the parliament of tanzania enacted two legislations i. The trust brings together key partners in wildlife conservation and landowners to support land conservation across the country. We agree that land reform is a fundamental need in kenya and that the issue must be addressed comprehensively and with the seriousness it deserves. Kenya, tenure, community, land law, land reform, property rights, land. The kenya national commission on human rights knchr is kenyas national human rights institution with statutory mandates to protect and promote the human rights of all individuals living in kenya. The national energy policy and kenya vision 2030 recognize the impact of energy projects on the livelihoods of communities that will be affected by energy projects. Managing natural resource conflicts in kenya through negotiation and mediation kariuki muigua, ph. Maize yield trends and agricultural policy in east africa.
Nlc national land commission nmr nairobi metropolitan region. Land reform we recognize that the issue of land has been a source of economic, social, political and environmental problems in kenya for many years. Legitimising alternative dispute resolution in kenya. National land use policy kenya property developers. Managing natural resource conflicts in kenya through.
Kenya provided intellectual, technical and political guidance to the lpi throughout the implementation. Kenya vision 2030 lead policy the national land policy the plan will be. Kenya food security brief page 4 the following definitions guide the analysis of the food security brief. Nationala national framework to guide policies, programmes and investment spatialconcerned with location of people, their activities and how different places relate to each other strategicoffer a long term 30 year view for achieving more balanced. Conservation of natural and cultural heritage in kenya. Framework and guidelines on land policy in africa united nations.
This is an ambitious project, given the number of ethnic groups and customary laws in kenya, not to mention local variations of rules even within one ethnic group. The dnlp mentions codification of customary law as a strategy for recognizing or refurbishing customary land law. This is in the context of a new national policy and supreme law the. Kenya national land policy kenya national land policy. The policy provides a clear framework for strengthening the coverage, quality and utility of the assessment of public policies and investments. Introduction land is the most basic resource in terms of the space it provides, the environmental resources it contains and supports, and the capital it represents and generates. Natural resources, conflict, and conflict resolution. The housing policy as a tool of development was meant to provide affordable housing. Ocean port and strategic land borders with ethiopia, south sudan, uganda, tanzania and somalia. In addition, several planning documents and relevant literature has been used as a. It is in response to this call that this land use policy has been developed, incorporating all activities that are likely to have an impact on the use of land and its resources. National land policy through a widely consultative process with the aim of producing a policy whose. Commission of inquiry into the land law system of kenya, the constitution of.
Natural resources, conflict, and conflict resolution united states institute of peace. Downloads ministry of education, science and technology. Right to information for idps in kenya glossary of terms idp policy draft national policy for the prevention of internal displacement and the protection of internally displaced persons in kenya operation rudi nyumbani operation return home operation tujenge pamoja operation lets build together operation ujirani mwema operation good neighbourliness. A case study of the thika highway improvement project june 20 benjamin barczewski1 1 ben barczewski holds a ba in political science from columbia university and is now pursuing a law degree at the george washington university school of law with a focus on environmental law. Klct aims to apply legal and economic tools including leases, easements, management support and land purchase. Kenya has a diverse geographical landscape and varied climate. The lowincome urban housing policy for harare and the national housing policy.