GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 11215

IT IS notified for the general information of the public that the Cabinet Secretary for Environment and Forestry has appointed a Task Force on the Implementation of the Decision of the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights in Respect of the rights of the Ogiek Community of Mau and Enhancing the Participation of Indigenous Communities in the Sustainable Management of Forests comprising of— Robert Kibugi (Dr.)— Chairperson Selly Kimosop (Dr.)—Vice-Chairperson Members: Ole Kamuaro Olottisatti Nabulu Malik Aman Abdi Stephen King’uyu Esau Oginga Omollo Cyrus Mutuku Maweu Florence Wachira Eugene N. Lawi Alfred Mumpasoi Keriolale Emmanuel Bitta Belinda Okello Tom Abuta Joint Secretaries: Stella Muthoni Gatama Joseph Njigoya 1. Terms of Reference— (a) review the decision of the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights issued against the Government of Kenya in respect of the rights of the Ogiek Community of Mau and any other judgments issued by domestic courts in relation to the Ogiek Community’s occupation of the Mau Forest and— (i) make recommendations on the short term, medium term and long term actions to give effect to all final court decisions or orders; and (ii) prepare interim and final reports that shall be submitted to the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights on actions taken pursuant to any court orders in respect of indigenous communities in Kenya; (b) review existing relationships between indigenous communities and public institutions involved in the management of forests and— (i) identify any working mechanisms or models between public institutions and indigenous communities of the application of traditional and indigenous knowledge in the management of forests; 2nd November, 2018 THE KENYA GAZETTE (ii) document any grievances and redress mechanisms between indigenous communities and forest management institutions and identify best practices; (iii) identify and evaluate models for sustainable access and user rights of indigenous communities in forests; (iv) recommend how models for sustainable access and user rights of indigenous communities in forests may be improved in order to enhance community livelihoods and benefits sharing; (v) identify innovative models on climate change adaptation and mitigation that have been adopted by indigenous communities that are dependent on forests and make recommendations on how such models may be mainstreamed in forest resource management policies and strategies; and (vi) make recommendations on short term, medium term and long term actions for enhancing the participation of indigenous communities in sustainable forest management and enhancement of livelihoods of indigenous communities; and (c) identify all community forests within the meaning of Article 63 of the Constitution and develop a policy framework for the better management, conservation and protection of community forests. 2. In the performance of its functions, the Taskforce— (a) shall regulate its own procedure; (b) shall hold such number of public meetings in such places and at such times as may be necessary; (c) shall solicit, receive and consider views of the members of the public and interested groups and promote constructive stakeholder involvement; (d) shall identify and co-opt technical experts: Provided that co-opted members shall not exceed one-third of the members of the Task force; (e) shall identify and, with the permission of the Cabinet Secretary, solicit support from development partners; and (f) shall submit to the Cabinet Secretary monthly reports and final report at the end of its term. 3. The Task Force shall remain in office for a period of six months from the date of publication of this Notice. 4. The costs incurred by the Task Force and the Joint Secretaries of the Task Force shall be drawn from the Ministry of Environment and Forestry. 5. The Secretariat of the Task Force shall be based at the Ministry of Environment and Forestry Headquarters. Dated the 25th October, 2018. KERIAKO TOBIKO, Cabinet Secretary for Environment and Forestry.