{"id":13421,"date":"2025-07-31T12:48:43","date_gmt":"2025-07-31T09:48:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/?p=13421"},"modified":"2025-07-31T12:48:44","modified_gmt":"2025-07-31T09:48:44","slug":"fao-reviews-progress-on-digital-land-governance-in-north-rift-calls-for-acceleration-of-digitization-and-community-land-reforms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/index.php\/fao-reviews-progress-on-digital-land-governance-in-north-rift-calls-for-acceleration-of-digitization-and-community-land-reforms","title":{"rendered":"FAO REVIEWS PROGRESS ON DIGITAL LAND GOVERNANCE IN NORTH RIFT, CALLS FOR ACCELERATION OF DIGITIZATION AND COMMUNITY LAND REFORMS"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations convened a crucial land governance progress review meeting at the Uasin Gishu County Headquarters, bringing together County Executive Committee (CEC) members and land officers from across the North Rift region. The meeting was chaired by FAO Programme Manager Ms. Husna Mbarak and focused on evaluating ongoing interventions aimed at strengthening land administration systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The counties of Uasin Gishu, Nandi, Elgeyo Marakwet, West Pokot, Trans Nzoia and Turkana have been beneficiaries of FAO-backed initiatives that target critical aspects of cluster 3 digital land governance program. These include digitization of land records, establishment of land registries, development of GIS laboratories, capacity building for staff, and support for county-level land policy frameworks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cCounties have made commendable progress in institutional capacity, but we must prioritize registry digitization through Ardhi Sasa and address the complexity of community land registration,\u201d said Ms. Husna Mbarak noted that community land remains one of the most pressing and underserved areas in Kenya\u2019s land governance landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cFAO encourages counties to intensify advocacy and resource mobilization to fast-track these efforts.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

In her remarks, Ms. Mbarak reiterated FAO\u2019s commitment to providing technical support to counties in navigating the legal and operational hurdles around community land adjudication, titling, and conflict resolution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking during the session, Uasin Gishu County Executive for Lands, Mr. Edward Sawe praised the impact of FAO\u2019s programs on institutional reform and service delivery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cThrough FAO\u2019s support, we have enhanced our ability to serve the public more efficiently \u2014 from modern GIS tools to trained personnel. What we need now is deeper integration of digital platforms and stronger focus on community land management,\u201d said Mr. Sawe.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Chief Officer for Lands, Mr. Julius Koech added that urban planning should not be left behind in these discussions. He emphasized the importance of aligning land governance with urban development, particularly the implementation of the Integrated Development and Expansion Plan (IDEP) for Eldoret City.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cThe IDEP is a visionary, long-term strategy for Eldoret\u2019s future. We urge stakeholders, including FAO and national agencies, to support its implementation through funding and technical input,\u201d Mr. Koech said.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Among the key recommendations from the meeting was the need for increased county-level lobbying for funding, especially for community land mapping, digital transformation under Ardhi Sasa, and urban land policy development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The gathering also provided a platform for counties to share best practices and challenges in implementing land governance reforms. Participants stressed the importance of inter-county collaboration, public awareness, and inclusive policy-making \u2014 especially when dealing with community land issues that involve pastoralist and indigenous groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The FAO continues to support the Kenyan government and counties through its Land Governance Programme, a flagship initiative that seeks to strengthen secure land tenure, improve land use planning, and ensure equitable access to land for all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Discussions from Council of Governors rep Evans Kipruto, CECMS Esther Chelimo-West Pokot, Thomas Maiyo- Elgeyo Marakwet, Aletea Faith -Turkana, Phanice Khatundi- Trans Nzoia were all put into perspective.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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