The National Land Policy in Kenya Must Address Natural Resources

Although The National Land Policy Formulation Process is concentrated on addressing land issues, the reform agenda requires inter- alia that there are policy directions for establishing an equitable framework for economic growth and access to natural resources. The natural resources in question include water, forests, minerals, mineral oils, wildlife, marine resources, fisheries, pastures, and wetlands. Natural resources are important for social and economic development as a source of revenue and enhancement of lives of communities whose livelihoods entirely depend on them. Thus, it is necessary that the use and access to natural resources is regulated for sustainable development.