Report on the audit of national and county policy and legislation in the urban development sector. 2018. Kenya Law Reform Commission, Council and Governors

The report recommends the review of the National Land Policy (2009) to provide for the role of the National Land Commission (NLC) and county government in urban land use planning and policy. The National Urban Development Policy 2016 should be reviewed to incorporate provisions of Article 67 of the Constitution (the role of the National Land Commission). The policy should also have the input of the county governments. The National Housing Policy should be reviewed to include devolution arrangements and specifically recognize the role of counties in substantive areas of policy implementation. Specific areas include: slums and informal settlements, rural housing, land use planning and management, estate management and maintenance, etc. Similarly, the National Slum Upgrading and Prevention Policy should include the role of counties in ensuring proper human settlements and housing.