GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 9280

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 Elgeyo Marakwet intends to commence preparation of the above plan on the 9th August, 2023. The objectives of the plan are: (a) Provide an overall physical and land use development framework for the county. (b) Guide rural 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 and it covers the whole 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) Reporting, monitoring and evaluation strategy. Suggestions that may be included in the proposed plan may be directed to County Executive Committee Member in charge of Lands, Physical Planning, and Housing and Urban Development through email address emcounty2013gmail.com or postal address 220–30700, Iten, not later than 8th August, 2023. Dated the 7th July, 2023. THOMAS MAIYO, CECM, Lands Physical Planning, MR/5161280 Housing and Urban Development.