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Report of the Commission of Inquiry into the Illegal/Irregular Allocation of Public Land
Land retains a focal point in Kenya's history. It was the basis upon which the struggle for independence was waged. It has traditionally dictated the pulse of our nationhood. It continues to command a pivotal position in the country's social, economic, political and legal relations. It is not surprising therefore that land has since the colonial times to-date, been the subject of myriad state managed policy and legal interventions. Neither is it surprising that it has been the subject of many Commissions of Inquiry.
Monitoring and Oversight over Land Use Planning in Kenya: Some Reflections
- Introduction
- Country Profile
- Historical Perspective to Planning in Kenya
- Land Use Planning Framework in Kenya
- Constitutional context
- Policy and Legal Agenda
- Oversight and monitoring function of the National Land Commission
- Interpretation
- Activities
- Challenges and opportunities
National Spatial Plan 2015-2045
This National Spatial Plan is the first of its kind in the history of Kenya. The Plan is a strategic vision that defines the general trend and direction of spatial development for the country, covering the entire forty seven counties and the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). It is a long term Plan spanning a period of thirty (30) years with 10 year periodical reviews. The preparation of the National Spatial Plan is recommended under Kenya Vision 2030 as a flagship project.
Kenya - Forest area
In 2015, forest area for Kenya was 44,130 sq. km. Forest area of Kenya increased from 40,238 sq. km in 1996 to 44,130 sq. km in 2015 growing at an average annual rate of 0.51 %.
Kenya GIS Data
You can carry out your own analyses on poverty and ecosystem services with the GIS data made available, some of them being publicly released for the first time. All data are accompanied by metadata.
Forest Preservation Program (FPP)
s outlined in Kenya’s REDD+ Readiness Preparation Proposal (R-PP) the Government of Kenya was in the process of developing its national strategy for participating in an evolving international mechanism for reducing GHG emissions arising from deforestation and forest degradation while conserving sustainably managing available carbon stock and where opportunities present enhancing forest carbon stocks. This process required enhanced institutional capabilities to undertake mandatory assessment of performance through regular and detailed monitoring of forest carbon stocks.
Kenya Forest Service
Vision
To be an internationally recognized organisation for excellence in knowledge-based sustainable forest resources management and conservation.
Mission
Conservation, sustainable development, management and utilisation of the country’s forest resources for equitable benefit of present and future generations.
Strategic Goal
The overall goal of this Strategic Plan is to increase the national forest cover by 1% in the next three years.
THE BIODIVERSITY ATLAS OF KENYA
Kenya hosts a wealth of data and information on its biodiversity and natural resources however the vast majority of these information is scattered across various institutions, with that do not lend themselves to sharing and integration. This hampers any efforts to give consolidated access to the information for purposes of further analysis and dissemination. This portal is an open access platform, hosting and supporting data generated from the Kenya’s Natural Capital- Biodiversity Atlas (2015).