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Article 60 of the Constitution of Kenya

Article
60
Index row title
(1) Land in Kenya shall be held, used and managed in a manner that is equitable, efficient, productive and sustainable, and in
Source document
The Kenya Constitution
Provision ID
af84c62e-e2eb-424b-a473-ae90b7617ade

100 words

Verbatim text

accordance with the following principles— (a) equitable access to land; (b) security of land rights; (c) sustainable and productive management of land resources; (d) transparent and cost effective administration of land; (e) sound conservation and protection of ecologically sensitive areas; (f) elimination of gender discrimination in law, customs and practices related to land and property in land; and (g) encouragement of communities to settle land disputes through recognised local community initiatives consistent with this Constitution. (2) These principles shall be implemented through a national land policy developed and reviewed regularly by the national government and through legislation. Classification of land.

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  • The index files this text under article 60 of the Constitution of Kenya.
  • The passage runs to about 100 words.
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