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THE SURVEY ACT (Cap. 299)

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the general information of the public that the Cabinet Secretary for Lands and Physical Planning has appointed a taskforce on current state of ownership of land in Mavoko, Machakos County and invasion by squatters. 1. The Taskforce shall comprise of─ Paul K. Mwangi — (Chairman) Members Christopher Maina—Ministry of Information, Communications and Technology Joseph M. Njeru—Ministry of Industry, Trade and Co-operatives Dickson Magotsi—Ministry of Interior and Co-ordination of National Government David Kiai (Dr.)—Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation Ali Nuno—National Police Service Evelyne Kavuu Mutie—County Government of Machakos Christine Kanini—Office of the Attorney-General Joint Secretaries Purity W. Mwangi—Assistant Director, Land Adjudication and Settlement David Nyandoro—Principal Land Registrar 2. The terms of reference of the Taskforce shall be to— (a) establish the current state of ownership of land in Mavoko, Machakos County and establish the state of invasion of such land by squatters and in particular review and assess the implementation status of a Taskforce Report on Irregular Appropriation of Public land and the Squatter Problem in Athi River District, of November 2011 presented to Hon. Prof. George Saitoti the then Minister of State for Provincial Administration and Internal Security; (b) ascertain the status of land allocation in Mavoko area and whether there are any cases of fraud or irregular appropriation of land happening since the Taskforce Report on Irregular Appropriation of Public land and the Squatter Problem in Athi River District was presented for implementation; (c) identify public land and advise on the status of titling of such land; (d) find out how public institutions are utilizing land belonging to them and mechanisms in place to protect the land; (e) perform any other task incidental hereto and as may be assigned by the Cabinet Secretary; and (f) submit the draft guidelines and final report to the Cabinet Secretary within two (2) months of this appointment. 3. In the performance of its functions, the Taskforce— (a) shall regulate its own procedures; (b) shall prepare and submit to the Cabinet Secretary its work plan and budget; 7th December, 2018 THE KENYA GAZETTE 4307 (c) shall hold such number of meetings in such places and at such times as it may consider necessary for the discharge of its functions; (d) may solicit, receive and consider the views of members of the public and any interest groups; (e) may co-opt not more than three persons who possess relevant expertise, skills or experience where the Taskforce considers necessary; and (f) shall submit the guidelines or rules

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