The Trans Nzoia County Government, through its Department of Lands, Physical Planning, Housing, and Urban Development, in partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) under the Digital Land Governance Program, convened a stakeholders’ meeting to review progress on the Saiwa Management Plan.

The meeting aimed to:
✅ Refine and update the draft management plan
✅ Harmonize the structure plan
✅ Identify and address existing gaps

🌱 Sustainable Development & Conservation Focus

The Saiwa Management Plan is designed to:
✔️ Guide sustainable development
✔️ Enhance land use planning
✔️ Support environmental protection
✔️ Promote urban development strategies

📢 County officials emphasized the need for broad stakeholder input to ensure an inclusive, effective, and well-structured plan.

📌 FAO representatives reaffirmed their support, noting that the plan:
🌍 Enhances ecological conservation
🏗️ Promotes sustainable land use
🔍 Strengthens urban planning frameworks

📅 Next Steps & Future Engagements

📌 The county government will:
🔹 Incorporate stakeholder feedback into the final plan
🔹 Continue engagements to ensure inclusivity
🔹 Finalize and implement the management framework in the coming months

The Saiwa Management Plan represents a crucial step toward balancing development with conservation, ensuring sustainable land governance in Trans Nzoia. 🌿