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Doom For Speculators As Govt Seeks To Introduce Land Value Index

  The Kenyan government will soon be introducing a value index in a move that aims at making a land market in the country transparent, as well as cut wasteful project spending as a result of speculative activities by landowners and brokers that usually drives up costs of land. Plans to introduce the land value index have been revealed by the World   Bank. Business Daily reports that the index will also boost local revenue collection by counties from the land property. Find Property in Uasin Gishu County Baoriat Agencies Call: +254 721-554-937 Currently, there is no standardized land value information - a loophole that cartels have been exploiting entrench fraud and exploitation in property prices. The government is now expected to table before Parliament a proposed legislation related to land valuation and compensation that will give a green light to implementation of the land value index once approved. Treasury Cabinet Secretary Ukur Yatani says the regulations will...

Roles of National, County Governments in Physical and Land Use Planning

  Physical and land use planning prescribes the appropriate use of land to ensure there is harmony, efficiency, productivity, equity, aesthetically appealing human settlements, and ultimately a sustainable environment for the current and future generations. This is achieved through the application of standards, design of interrelationship of activities as well as preparation and enforcement of plans. Planning takes place at national, inter-county, county, and sub-county levels. In planning, the principle of a subsidiary is overarching with regard to the assignment of planning functions. Under this principle, a particular planning function should be carried out at the most appropriate level which is not necessarily the lowest. Find Property in Uasin Gishu County Baoriat Agencies Call: +254 721-554-937 Article 186 outlines categories of functions as concurrent, exclusive, or residual. Concurrent functions are broadly performed by the two levels of government. Some aspects o...

Where to Buy Land: Proposed Physical Plan for Chereber Trading Centre Approved By Uasin Gishu County

  The Uasin Gishu County Executive has approved a proposed local physical and land use development plan for Chereber trading center. County’s Lands, Housing, Physical Planning and Urban Development Department has now submitted the proposed plan to the Uasin Gishu County Assembly for consideration and final approval. Uasin Gishu County had in 2019 sought consultancy services for Cadastral survey mapping of Chereber and Chebarus Trading Centres. With the approval of the proposed plan, subject to final approval by the County Assembly, Chereber is set to get a new face, in terms of planning. The plan will also put in place guidelines on land use within the trading center, limiting agricultural activities in favor of commercial structures. Already the proposed local physical and land use development plan for Chereber Trading Centre has been committed to the Uasin Gishu County Assembly Committee of Urban and Physical Planning for consideration. If you’re looking for a place to bu...

How To Avoid Fraudsters When Buying Land: 5 Things You Must Establish

  Buying and selling of land are one of the booming businesses today in Kenya. With billions of money in the industry, there are usually individuals out to take advantage - and if you are not keen you might fall prey to fraudsters. To be on the safe side, here is a list of basic things you need to establish before finalizing that deal of buying land; 1. Does the land exist? This is the first important thing that you need to establish. The best way to confirm that the land really exists is by physically visiting it. The trick here is never to believe in photos, always insist on a physical site visit. Aside from the site visit, d o a land search for that piece of land that will among others let you know the real owners and its actual location. Find Property in Uasin Gishu County Baoriat Agencies Call: +254 721-554-937 2. What's planted in the land When looking for agricultural land, always establish the kind of crops that they land you intend to purchase is currently bei...

EXPERT OPINION: The Business of Dairy Farming – A Case for the Modern Dairy Farmer

  Most people are aware that dairy farming in Kenya bears little resemblance to yesteryears. As with other forms of livestock farming, such as poultry farming, beef production and crop farming - small, traditional dairy farms have been steadily pushed to adapt to current measures, trends and maintain high levels of production. Agriculture contributes to about 33% of the country’s GDP. 8% of this is from dairy farming, where Kenya produces close to 3.43 billion liters of milk annually. Kenya has a population of over 4.5 million dairy cows and these cows contribute 30-40% of the continent’s supply of milk. However, over the years this population has significantly declined at an alarming rate, primarily because of the challenges that modern dairy farmers encounter. Like today, traditional dairy farmers could not know what threats lay ahead, so they had to learn to anticipate and solve problems. By working and protecting their dairy animals on their small piece of agricultural land...

3 Key Potential Development Areas for Eldoret Town Identified

  Uasin Gishu County Executive Committee Member in charge of Finance and Economic Planning CPA Julius Ruto has expressed his undeterred interest in the making of the Eldoret Urban Economic Plan. CPA Ruto has also termed the success of the plan as a dream come true to guide the growth of Eldoret town’s economy through identification of value chain opportunities, creating climate-resilient infrastructure and social inclusion.   "As we prepare for city status, this is a program that will guide us to identify challenges in economic growth and the drivers that have enhanced our growth as a town. This is timely and we appreciate every input from the leadership and all our stakeholders.   Find Property in Uasin Gishu County Baoriat Agencies Call: +254 721-554-937 Let's bring out all our potential growth areas to make our city livable, and a hub for trade, manufacturing and Agri-processing center," the CECM said while officiating the opening of the Sustainable Urban Economi...

Are Mineral and Vitamin Supplements The Answer To Dairy Farming In Kenya?

  For many years, dairy farming has provided food, income, alternative energy sources such as biogas, social prestige, and status in local communities. It is estimated that dairy farming composes of at least a third of the total value of agricultural outputs and this share has been increasing over time. In Kenya, dairy farming produces over 3.5 billion liters of milk a year. Kenyans are amongst the highest milk consumers in the developing world, consuming an estimated 145 liters per person per year, more than five times milk consumption in other East African countries.  According to the National Dairy Development Policy, by 2030, Kenya is projected to become a net dairy exporter. The dairy sector in Kenya is important to the economy as it contributes to 12% of the agricultural gross domestic product. Kenya has about 700,000 smallholder farmers, owning on average 0.4-1.6 hectares of land, and 1-3 cows, and producing about 80% of the national output. However, despite the fav...