GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 16375

PURSUANT to the provisions of section 38 (1) of the Physical and Land Use Planning Act, 2019, notice is given that the County Government of Busia intends to commence preparation of the above Plan on the 8th December, 2023. The objectives of the plan are to: (a) Provide an overall physical and land use development framework for the county; (b) Guide rural and urban development and settlement; (c) Provide a basis for infrastructure and services delivery; (d) Guide the use and management of natural resources; (e) Enhance environmental protection and conservation; (f) Identify the proper zones for industrial, commercial, residential and social developments; (g) Improve transport and communication networks and linkages; (h) Promote the safeguarding of national security. The purpose of the County Physical and Land Use Development Plan is to guide spatial development across the County for a period of ten (10) years. It covers the entire territory of Busia County. The information to be set out in the Plan shall include: (a) Policies, strategies and general proposals for the development and use of land; (b) Summary of the situational analysis; (c) Proposals for proper county development, resource utilization and linkage with neighboring counties; (d) Diagrams, illustrations and description of current and anticipated developments in the county; (e) An implementation strategy; (f) Capital Investment Projects; (g) Reporting, monitoring and evaluation strategy. Suggestions that may be included in the proposed plan may be directed to the County Secretary; County Government of Busia through email address countysecretary@busiacounty.go.ke or postal address, P.O. Box Private Bag -50400, not later than 6th December, 2023. Dated the 16th November, 2023. PETER ODIMA, MR/6158096 CECM, Lands, Housing and Urban Development. 1st December, 2023 THE KENYA GAZETTE