TASK FORCE ON WILDLIFE SECURITY THE KENYA GAZETTE Published by Authority of the Republic of Kenya (Registered as a Newspaper at the G.P.O.) Vol. CXVI-No. 12 NAIROBI, 31 January,2014 Price Sh. 60 GAZETTE NOTICE No. 503 TASKFORCE ON WILDLIFE SECURITY APPOINTMENT IT IS NOTIFIED for the general information of the public that the Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Water and Natural Resources has appointed a taskforce consisting of the following— Nehemiah Rotich (Amb.)—(Chairperson); Members: Stephen Manegene, Peter Musanga Pamba, Tom Lalampaa, Samuel Muraya Kariuki (Major (Rtd.)), Peris Boit, Patrick Kiswi, Lucy Ambasi, Samson Silatoi, Simon Mwangi, Christopher Ombega Mosot, Nigel Hunter, Helen Nzainga, Joint Secretaries: Benson Ochieng, Faith Tabu Pesa, Terms of Reference: 1. The terms of reference of the taskforce are to— (a) identify and profile the various security threats to wildlife and their habitats; (b) examine the implementation of security programmes in relation to all protected areas and wildlife areas across the country; (c) assess the adequacy and effectiveness of the security arrangements, equipment and facilities vis a vis the emerging challenges; (d) assess the staffing strength of the security personnel deployed to provide intelligence and security for wildlife and the protected areas; (e) assess the management and security implications of other agencies present in jointly managed areas; (f) examine the implementation of the anti-poaching intelligence system or procedures and constraints thereof; (g) assess the work environment for wildlife management and security personnel including remuneration; (h) asses the operational strategies of the Kenya Wildlife Services in relation to community and private sector engagement, public image and conservation approach; and (i) make appropriate recommendations on strategies for the strengthening of the security management of wildlife and their habitats, including systems re-engineering. 2. In the performance of its functions, the Taskforce— (a) shall hold such number of meetings in such places and at such times as the taskforce shall, in consultation with the Cabinet Secretary, consider necessary for the proper discharge of its functions; (b) may use official reports of any previous investigations, policies and legislation relevant to its mandate; (c) shall conduct public hearings and open forums and receive views from members of the public and receive oral and written submissions from any person with relevant information; and (d) may carry out or cause to be carried out such studies or researches as may inform the taskforce on its mandate. 1. The taskforce shall regulate its own procedure. 1. The Taskforce shall prepare and submit to the Cabinet Secretary, its work plan and progress report within the first week and third week of its appointment respectively, and its final report within three months from the date of its appointment. 2. The Secretariat of the Taskforce shall be based at the State Department of Environment and Natural Resources, the National Hospital Insurance Fund Building, 12th Floor, Ngong/Ragati Road, P.O. Box 30126, Nairobi. Dated the 13th January, 2014. JUDI W. WAKHUNGU, Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Water and Natural Resources
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