REPUBLIC OF KENYACOUNTY GOVERNMENT OF UASIN GISHU
COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF LANDS, HOUSING & PHYSICAL PLANNING
COUNTY LAND USE REGULATORY FRAMEWORK (2014 – 2017)
COUNTY DIRECTORATE OF PHYSICAL PLANNING
NATIONAL DIRECTORATE OF PHYSICAL PLANNING
July 2014
Prepared by: County Department of Lands, Housing and Physical Planning
Planning Team-: Gertrude K. Rapong’o, Charles Kimani Muchai, Nelly Jerotich, Cyprian K. Chesire
Certified By: County Physical Planner
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Gertrude K. Rapong’o
Approved by: The County Executive Committee Member
Lands, Housing & Physical Planning
Hon. Robert K. Ngisirei
Endorsed By: H.E. The Governor of Uasin Gishu County
H.E. Hon. Jackson K. Mandago
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Special thanks to The County Government of Uasin Gishu, for having recognized the
importance of planning in development. This was demonstrated through facilitation of
preparation of this interim County Land Use Regulatory Framework (2014 – 2017).
The County Executive committee has been instrumental in ensuring that the plan is prepared in
accordance with general county sectoral policies and facilitate the approval and adoption of the
plan. The County Executive Committee Member, County Department of Lands, Housing and
Physical Planning has been instrumental in the plan preparation exercise, who has provided the
ultimate and overall leadership to ensure the success of these plan deserve special gratitude. The
Chief Officer for Lands, Housing and Physical Planning has been most dedicated to ensure the
plan is effectively and properly prepared and offered enormous contribution to the preparation
of this plan.
The National Ministry of Land, Housing and Urban Development: - Department of Physical
Planning has been most crucial in providing unmatched technical and professional advice in the
preparation of this plan without which the plan would have not been a success. The Director of
Physical Planning who personally participated and offered his most generous professional
contribution is most acknowledged.
The County Committee in charge of Lands, Housing & Physical Planning; the committee of the
County Assembly of Uasin Gishu was most helpful in offering their contribution to the plan.
The Chairman and his competent members helped mobilize the members of the public where
Minimum standards, guidelines and regulations were presented. The County Assembly of Uasin
Gishu has played a great role in scrutinizing, discussing and approving/adopting the plan. Your
contribution is most acknowledged.
Last but not least the stakeholders (Kenya Institute of Planners, Law Society of Kenya, Institute
of Surveyors of Kenya, Land Agents/ dealers, Architectural Association of Kenya, etc) cannot
be left unacknowledged. They have enriched this document by and large by criticizing the plan
objectively, a process which has built a better and all inclusive we say thanks.
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All Members of the public, County Departments, Sections, County staff and others who
contributed in whatever manner towards the enrichment of this Land Use framework are most
appreciated. Thank you all.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This Land use framework for Uasin Gishu County addresses salient planning challenges facing
the County. Uncoordinated land use activities and the growth of urban areas has in the recent
past threatened the rich agricultural hinterland therefore prompting the County Government of
Uasin Gishu to suspend critical land transactions as land subdivision and change of user with
the view addressing the phenomenon. The Government sanctioned the preparation of the land
use framework to define the urban growth limits which facilitate the containment of urban
activities and promote of urbanization and also define the bounds from which Agricultural
activities will be encouraged i.e. agricultural promotion area.
The County Government acknowledges that proper planning will be addressed through other
Planning activities including County Spatial Plan for the entire County, Integrated Urban
structure plans for Towns, and other local Physical development plan e.g. Zoning Plans,
Development plans for small trading centres, subject plans. This therefore is considered an
interim stop gap measure to facilitate the control of development in the next 2-5 years within the
County, period during which the County Government will initiate and sanction the preparation
of the plans.
The County planning, land use and developmental challenges exist due to lack of a defined
urban growth limit to define areas of Urban and Agricultural promotion areas. Inadequacy of
minimum planning standards, regulations or guidelines has aggravated the situation. The
County Physical planning institutional framework is considered weak, poorly structured and its
capacity termed weak.
Major planning challenges facing the county; urban sprawl, uncontrolled land fragmentation,
uncontrolled urban development, slum proliferation, land speculation, reducing land
productivity, lack of implementation, monitoring and implementation, political interference,
lack of public awareness and environmental degradation among others.
These land use framework is expected to provide a basis with which all county development
requirements will be controlled and implemented. The plan is crafted to fit into the subsequent
Physical development plans to be generated in the near future. This include the County spatial
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plans, the integrated Urban structure plans, any advisory/Zoning plans, Development and or
subject plans or any other Physical development plan shall be crafted to accommodate and,
promote or enhance the provisions of these interim Land Use framework to facilitate effective,
forward and progressive land use development.
Eldoret Town area is considered the most active area in terms of urban development and
singularly by and large threatens to eat into the agricultural hinterland. Due to this fact, an
elaborate land use analysis has been conducted which sufficiently informs the Land use
proposals and generation of optimum minimum standards, guidelines and regulations. These are
aimed at controlling land use activities within the Urban promotion zone.
The implementation framework has assigned various activities as well as actors and time
frames. Institutional framework established is expected to ensure implementation of this plan.
The plan is cognizant of other institutional functions like the National Land commission which
one of its functions is to provide oversight on land use planning in all counties. The Land
control board and land control board to be trained to ensure effective monitoring and evaluation.
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TABLE OF CONTENTSACKNOWLEDGEMENT................................................................................................................................. iii
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY.................................................................................................................................v
TABLE OF CONTENTS..................................................................................................................................vii
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION...................................................................................................................1
1.1 Overview..........................................................................................................................................1
1.2 Problem statement..........................................................................................................................1
1.3 Purpose............................................................................................................................................1
1.4 Scope................................................................................................................................................1
1.5 Objectives........................................................................................................................................2
1.6 Justification....................................................................................................................................y2
1.7 Methodology....................................................................................................................................2
1.7.1 Approach...................................................................................................................................2
1.7.2 Planning Process.......................................................................................................................3
1.7.3 Expected outputs......................................................................................................................3
CHAPTER 2: BACKGROUND.....................................................................................................................4
2.1 Overview..........................................................................................................................................4
2.2 Location and Size.............................................................................................................................4
2.3 Physiographic and Natural Conditions.............................................................................................4
2.4 Climatic Conditions..........................................................................................................................6
2.5 Administrative and Political Units....................................................................................................6
2.6 Population and Demographic Characteristics..................................................................................6
2.7 Human Settlement...........................................................................................................................7
2.8 Human Settlement Patterns.............................................................................................................8
2.9 Legal and Institutional Framework...................................................................................................8
CHAPTER 3: SITUATIONAL ANALYSIS......................................................................................................9vii
3.1 Introduction.....................................................................................................................................9
3.2 Development Trends and patterns...................................................................................................9
3.2.1 Levels of urban development in Uasin Gishu............................................................................9
3.2.2 Linear Growth development...................................................................................................11
3.2.3 Clustered growth Developments.............................................................................................11
3.2.4 Dispersed Settlement..............................................................................................................11
3.3 Land use analysis............................................................................................................................11
3.3.1 Urban land use analysis...........................................................................................................11
Level 1: Eldoret town.......................................................................................................................12
Level 2: Urban Centres.....................................................................................................................14
Level 3: Small Trading Centres.........................................................................................................15
3.4 Rural land use analysis...................................................................................................................16
3.5 Other major land uses....................................................................................................................16
3.6 Infrastructural facilities/services....................................................................................................17
3.7 Potentials Opportunities and Challenges.......................................................................................17
3.7.1 Opportunities/Strengths.........................................................................................................17
3.7.2 Challenges/Threats.................................................................................................................18
CHAPTER 4: LAND USE PROPOSALS.....................................................................................................19
4.1 Introduction...................................................................................................................................19
4.1.1 County Land Use Policy Guidelines.........................................................................................19
4.1.2 Proposed Interim Urban Rural Boundary................................................................................20
4.1.3 Proposed interim Land Use standards for Eldoret Town.........................................................22
4.1.4 Proposed Minimum Subdivisions and Planning Standards......................................................34
CHAPTER 5: IMPLEMENTATION MONITORING AND EVALUATION.......................................................37
CONCLUSION.............................................................................................................................................40
ANNEX 1: THE COUNTY PHYSICAL PLANNING STANDARDS, GUIDELINES AND REGULATIONS...............41
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REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................................49
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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
1.1 Overview
The Physical Planning standards, Guidelines and Regulations are developed to ensure guided
and controlled land use management and urban development. It also ensures public order,
safety, health and aesthetics. It is intended to provide a basis for controlling planning aspects to
ensure properly planned and controlled developments. It also limits the rampant land
fragmentation that is a threat to agricultural potential of the county.
1.2 Problem statement
Uasin Gishu County lacks Physical Planning Policy Framework to guide land use and control
development. Consequently, this has lead to massive sub-divisions and change of user thereby
leading to loss of rich agricultural land, urban sprawl, uncontrolled urban developments, slum
proliferation, land speculation and environmental degradation among other planning challenges.
1.3 Purpose
This exercise is aimed at formulating interim land use framework that will guide and control
land use and development in the county.
1.4 Scope
The land use framework applies to all land within the legal geographical and physical
boundaries as well as planning jurisdiction of Uasin Gishu County except protected/restricted
area.
Time framework will be short term (2-5 yrs) as an interim measure pending preparation of
County spatial plan and urban development plans for the major urban centres.
This framework seeks to address planning and development control issues namely; sub-
divisions, change of users, urban sprawl, ribbon development, lack of implementation of
development plans, urban character/form, agricultural productivity, environmental degradation,
infrastructure and service, livelihoods and aesthetics.
1.5 Objectives
To define rural urban boundary that sets the limit of urban development and safeguards
agricultural land;
To provide physical planning standards and guideline to facilitate orderly and
progressive development in the County;
To provide institutional framework for implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
1.6 Justification
The Constitution of Kenya section 60(1) and vision 2030 advocates that land should be
held in a manner that is equitable, efficient, productive and sustainable;
The Bill of Rights in the Constitution provides for clean and healthy environment and
has the right to adequate health care, housing, sanitation, food, water, education, social
security under section 42 and 43;
Physical Planning Act provides for the preparation of the physical development plan and
formulation of by-laws to regulate zoning in respect of use and density of development.
1.7 Methodology
1.7.1 Approach
The activities involved were literature review, field surveys, brainstorming, consultations and
stakeholder’s participation. Data was acquired from both primary and secondary sources where
various documents such as published books, registered maps, enacted legal statutes and policies
were reviewed. Field data collection majorly involved rapid appraisal, informal survey and
structured observation of the development trends and existing land uses.
Stakeholders were involved to share and contribute towards achieving an all-inclusive land use
framework through meetings and workshops during the preparation process.
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The planning area covers Uasin Gishu County. The identification of urban areas and delineation
of the urban growth limit for Eldoret town and other urban centres, identifying subject and
action area for densification, upgrading and redevelopment.
1.7.2 Planning Process
Step by step approach was applied in preparation of the land use framework. The steps were
borrowed from the Physical Planning Handbook as logical and systematic approach in plan
preparation process as shown in the diagram below.
1.7.3 Expected outputs
The final output of the exercise was presented inform of:
Report;
Maps;
Planning standards and guidelines, implementation matrices.
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Implementation, monitoring and evaluation
Plan amendment and approval
Stakeholder’s participation area
Planning proposals Data acquisition and manipulation
Stakeholder’s participation area
Delineation of planning areaNeed to prepare land use regulatory framework
CHAPTER 2: BACKGROUND
2.1 Overview
This Chapter contains general background information on Uasin Gishu County in terms of
location and size, physiographic and natural conditions, climatic conditions, administrative and
political units. It also contains legal and institutional framework.
2.2 Location and Size
Uasin Gishu is one of the 47 Counties in Kenya located approximately 300km to the North
West of Nairobi. It lies between longitudes 340 50’’ east and 350 37’’ West and latitudes 00 03’’
South and 00 55’’ North. The county shares common borders with Trans Nzoia County to the
North, Elgeyo Marakwet County to the East, Baringo County to the South East, Kericho County
to the South, Nandi County to the South West and Kakamega County to the North West. It
covers a total area of 3,345.2 Km2.
2.3 Physiographic and Natural Conditions
Uasin Gishu County is a highland plateau with altitudes falling gently from 2,700 metres above
sea level to about 1,500 metres above sea level. The topography is higher to the east and slopes
gently towards the western border. The County is physiographically divided into three zones:
the upper highlands, upper midlands and lower highlands. These zones greatly influence land
use patterns as they determine the climatic conditions. The geology is dominated by tertiary
volcanic rock.
The soils comprise of red loam soils, red clay soils, brown clay soils and brown loam soils that
mainly support maize, sunflower, wheat, pyrethrum, potatoes and barley farming. They also
support livestock rearing and forestry.
The County lies within the Lake Victoria catchment basin and all its rivers drain into the lake.
The major rivers include Sosiani, Kipkaren, Kerita, Nderugut, Daragwa, and Sambu.
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2.4 Climatic Conditions
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Map 1: National ContextMap 1: Regional Context
Map 3: Uasin Gishu County
Uasin Gishu experiences high and reliable rainfall which is evenly distributed throughout the
year. The average rainfall ranges between 624.9 mm to 1,560.4mm with two distinct peaks
occurring between March and September and May and August. Dry spells occur between
November and February. The temperatures range between 70 C and 290C. Generally, these
conditions are favorable for livestock keeping, crop and fish farming.
2.5 Administrative and Political Units
Uasin Gishu County is divided into six sub-counties namely: Turbo, Soy, Ainabkoi, Moiben,
Kessess and Kapseret. It is further subdivided into 30 wards.
2.6 Population and Demographic Characteristics
Uasin Gishu has a population size of 894,179, of these, 448,994 are males while 445,185 are
females (2009 census).The growth rate is 3.8% per annum. The population density is 267
persons per sq. Km.
Population in the County is concentrated in urbanizing areas. Below is a map showing
population distribution and density as per 2009 census.
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Map 2 Population distribution and density
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Human Settlement
Human Settlements are viewed as human habitats and the linkages with areas where man
derives his livelihood. Human settlements do not exist in isolation they are linked to activity
areas and functions such as education, commercial, industrial, recreational, residential among
other users together with infrastructural units. The Government Policy on human settlement is
viewed in terms of shelter and housing which is to ensure adequate shelter that provides
protection from the elements of weather as well as security, privacy and space for socio-
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economic activities for the advancement of the quality of life. There are two types of human
settlements, the urban and rural settlements.
2.8 Human Settlement Patterns
There are three types of settlement patterns namely:
linear/ribbon pattern
clustered pattern
Dispersed pattern
2.9 Legal and Institutional Framework
Preparation of the land use framework was guided by the following legal frameworks;
The Constitution (2010)
Physical Planning Act (CAP 286)
Urban Areas and Cities Act (2011)
County Government Act (2012)
National Land Policy (2009)
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CHAPTER 3: SITUATIONAL ANALYSIS
3.1 Introduction
This Chapter comprises of land use analysis in Uasin Gishu County, development patterns and
growth trends, infrastructure facilities and services and the emerging issues to be addressed in
the policy formulation and development of planning standards and guidelines.
3.2 Development Trends and patterns
The county of Uasin Gishu like any other county has both rural and urbanized areas. The
urbanized areas vary from large towns, mediums towns to small trading centres while the rural
parts are characterized mainly by agricultural land use.
3.2.1 Levels of urban development in Uasin Gishu
Level of the urban developments in the county was arrived at based on the following factors;
Size of urbanized area;
The level of urban growth;
Availability of development catalysts e.g. infrastructure and major facilities and
services;
Areas experiencing planning and development challenges e.g. intensive subdivisions and
change/extension of users.
Based on the above, 3 levels of urban developments were derived. The map below analyses
various towns and centres in the county.
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Map 5
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3.2.2 Linear Growth development
The County has been experiencing massive linear development along all the major roads across
the county. Centres sprawling as a result of being advantaged by major trunk infrastructure are;
Soy (B2)
Moi’s Bridge (B2)
Burnt forest (A104)
Maili 13/ Jua Kali (A104)
Ngeria (A104)
Sigowet/Baharini (A104)
Kapseret (C39)
Marura – Chepkanga (C51)
Kipkorgot / Islamic (B54)
3.2.3 Clustered growth Developments
These developments are mainly found around higher learning institutions across the county
examples are:
Kesses centre
Ngeria centre
Sogomo Centre
3.2.4 Dispersed Settlement
This mode of settlement is found in rural areas where a large track of agricultural lands exists
e.g. Moiben, Ainabkoi, Sugoi, Soy, Ziwa etc
3.3 Land use analysis
3.3.1 Urban land use analysis
Eldoret town is the largest town in the county followed by other medium satellite towns namely
Burnt forest, Turbo, Kesses, Ziwa, Moiben, Soy and Moi’s Bridge. The origin of these towns is
attributed to the human settlement strategy of 1978 through creation of hierarchy centres, the
demand for facilities and services near rural residents and other forces such as industrial
developments, proximity to the town, real estate development and higher learning institutions in
the county.
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Small trading centres are mostly private which are as a resultant of subdivisions of the large
farms. The essence was to provide space for commercial activities to supply low order goods
and services to the local residents, local consumable products, to provide public facilities and
utilities such as health centres, common water points, administrative offices etc and to offer
rented accommodation.
Level 1: Eldoret town
Characteristics
Existing land uses: Eldoret town has elaborate land uses namely; residential, industrial,
educational, recreational, public purpose/ utilities, commercial, transport facilities and urban
agriculture. The land uses exists through implementation of approved and unapproved physical
development plans and also through laissez faire kind of development. As a result there is
evidence of uncontrolled and unguided development, emergence of illegal structures and
encroachments.
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Map 6
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Informal settlement: Emergence of informal settlement within the town is evident. These are
slums that have similar characteristics with the rest of slum areas in the country such as, poor
housing conditions, inadequate infrastructure and services, insecure land tenure, social decay,
environmental degradation etc. Examples of these slum areas include Langas, Munyaka,
Kamukunji, Huruma.
Urban decay: Some areas of Eldoret town are experience urban decay. This includes buildings
in CBD, industries the county government housing estates, railway housing estates and houses
owned by National Housing Corporation located in Kidiwa, Bondeni areas.
Urbanization and urban sprawl: Urbanization and sprawl to the agricultural land is a major
characteristics attributed to Eldoret town. The urbanization is uncontrolled and it is taking place
at a high rate. This is attributed to the population pressure and demand for housing and other
urban land uses thus affecting agricultural productivity
High Population growth rate: population in Eldoret town is growing at a high rate estimated to
be 8%. This has been attributed to rural urban migration, access to basic facilities and services
such as higher learning institutions, specialized medical facilities etc, seeking employment and
the urge to get better livelihood. Increase in population in satellite towns is also being
experienced and is attributed to the aforementioned reasons
Emerging issues
Lack of Land use Policy Framework to control land fragmentation, the urban sprawl
and control development;
Decaying of county housing estates;
Proliferation of slums and informal settlement;
Inadequate basic infrastructure, facilities and services in satellites towns to reduce
the backwash effect.
Level 2: Urban CentresThe urban growth and development of level 2 centres has the following characteristics
High rates of urban growth majorly influenced by available infrastructure and facilities e.g. higher learning institutes, trunk infrastructure etc.
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Characterized by linear/ribbon development patterns or Clustered pattern (especially those near learning institutions)
Emerging issues
Urban sprawl to agricultural land, inadequate of basic infrastructure and services, unplanned/uncontrolled development
Level 3: Small Trading Centres
The small trading centres are mostly private centres which were resultant of subdivisions of
large farms. The centres were set aside to provide basic commercial and public facilities closer
to the rural residents. The major characteristics of these centres are;
Back wash effect: Concentration of basic facilities and services on one major centre
(Eldoret) is stagnating development in the small trading centres. This is being felt in
towns such as Moiben;
Low urban population; mainly those working in administrative offices and small scale
traders;
Catchment area is agricultural which is the major economic activity;
The main land use activities are commercial cum residential comprising of small scale
traders dealing with fast moving goods and services and supply of agricultural inputs;
Un planned and un controlled development leading to haphazard development and other
planning challenges;
Inadequate and poor conditions of basic infrastructure facilities and services e.g. poor
road connectivity, ill equipped health facilities, unreliable water etc.
Emerging issues
Lack of Physical Development Pans for small centres or trading centres;
Lack of basic infrastructure facilities and services;
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3.4 Rural land use analysis
These areas are predominantly agricultural where large and small scale farming is practiced.
The areas are characterized by low population densities, dispersed settlement patterns and
agriculture as the main economic activity.
Emerging issues
Fragmentation of agricultural land to uneconomic portions;
Lack of land use framework to guide and control subdivision of agricultural land.
3.5 Other major land uses
Moi Teaching and referral hospitals
Higher learning institutions ie Moi University, University of Eldoret, Catholic
University, Eldoret polytechnic, Rift valley training institute, African Institute and
other commercial colleges in town
The Kenya Pipeline Depot in west area
The transport corridors ( both rail and road)
Emerging issues
Linear development along the transport corridors hence leading to high cost of
providing trunk infrastructure and traffic problems etc
Increased demand for other land uses prompting demand for change/extension of
users e.g. guesthouses, petrol stations, lorry parks, commercial, student hostels etc
Emergence of commercial centres near learning institutions with university town
characteristics eg Sogomo, Kesses, Road block, and Annex etc
Emergence of numerous petrol stations along A104 corridor
High Demand for lorry parks and guesthouses
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3.6 Infrastructural facilities/services
i. Health facilities: includes MTRH, district/sub districts hospitals, private health centres
and dispensaries
ii. Transport facilities: (roads, air and rail) which includes the A104 international trunk
roads, national trunk roads, Eldoret international airport, Eldoret air strip, Kenya-
Uganda railway and the pipeline
iii. Water and sanitation provided by ELDOWAS
Emerging issues
Unplanned, haphazard land development at the sub-urban fringe without adequate
infrastructure, transport, and other public services.
Limited network of roads, often narrow and poorly maintained;
Inadequate and poorly distributed health facilities across the county;
Traffic congestions in urban areas of the county;
3.7 Potentials Opportunities and Challenges
3.7.1 Opportunities/Strengths
Devolution of Governance and resources as provided for in the Constitution
Strategic location along regional, national and international road, rail and air transport
networks. i.e. Uganda railway, the A104 road, C36 Kisumu, Kapsabet, Kitale, Ravine
and Iten, Kabarnet roads. It is well served by telecommunication service providers.
An expansive and rich agricultural potential that supports dairy, cereals, horticulture
products which offer opportunities for economic activities.
Financial institutions including mainstream banks; Standard Chartered, Barclays,
National, Kenya Commercial, Co-operative, Equity, Family and microfinance
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institutions have established branches in Eldoret town and other centres hence making
financial services accessible.
It is a Cosmopolitan region hence cultural diversity, diverse innovativeness, etc
Readily available human Labour skilled, semiskilled & unskilled, nurtured talent in
athletics,
Community resourcefulness and self-help capacity and capability with several CBOs,
NGOs and RBOs operating in different sectors in the County.
Diverse Natural resources and conducive climate “Best Climate in the world” for crop
and animal husbandry (Agriculture)
3.7.2 Challenges/Threats
Urban sprawl especially along the major road networks.
Rapid growth of population with an estimated annual growth rate of 8% exerting
pressure on land and infrastructural services/facilities.
Inadequate and poor condition of infrastructural facilities/services and housing
Uncoordinated sub-division of land leading to fragmentation of prime agricultural land
hence low agricultural productivity.
Urban decay due to lack of proper implementation of urban management policy
guidelines
Proliferation of informal settlements
Lack of a spatial framework to guide planning and development.
Inadequate capacity for planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation i.e.
resources, staff and facilities.
Low level of citizen awareness and participation in planning and management.
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CHAPTER 4: LAND USE PROPOSALS
4.1 Introduction
This chapter covers the proposed broad land use guidelines for the county and interim physical
planning standards for Eldoret town.
4.1.1 County Land Use Policy Guidelines
Planning issues Objective Interventions/activities
Urban sprawl
Uncontrolled land
fragmentation
Linear development
Land speculation
To determine rural
urban boundary that
sets the limit of urban
development and
safeguards
agricultural land
Establish a tentative rural urban
boundary as an interim measure
awaiting preparation of the county
spatial development plan
Prepare comprehensive county land use
plan to clearly delimit urban
development
Classification of all urban areas in the
county
Deliberate provision of infrastructure &
services to spur & direct development
Lack of basis for
development control
Uncontrolled urban
development
Slum proliferation
Urban decay
To provide physical
planning standards
and guideline to
facilitate Orderly and
progressive
development in the
County
Develop interim physical planning
standards for Eldoret town and other
fast developing towns
Prepare integrated urban development
plan for Eldoret town
prepare Slum upgrading/improvement
plans
prepare comprehensive Redevelopment
plan for decaying areas
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Lack of
implementation,
monitoring and
evaluation
Lack of public
awareness on
physical planning and
development issues
Lack of capacities ie
man power, facilities
and resources
To provide
institutional
framework for
implementation,
monitoring and
evaluation
Establish a section/unit for plan
implementation, monitoring and
evaluation
Training and capacity building
Hiring of personnel
4.1.2 Proposed Interim Urban Rural Boundary
The urban limits are going to be determined as per the proposals in the map shown below.
Planning considerations to be taken into account in implementation of these plan proposals are;
Need to discourage linear development along transport corridors;
Need to protect agricultural land from urban encroachment;
Need to protect environmentally fragile areas;
Need to maintain land use compatibility;
Need to enhance road network and connectivity.
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Map: 721
4.1.3 Proposed interim Land Use standards for Eldoret Town.
Land use
type
Area Names Permitted
use(s)
Minimum land
sizes (Ha)
Building
types
Plot
Coverage
Plot
Ratio
Special Conditions
0-Residential
Low
density
Elgon View
Kosgei Farm
Limo Farm
Kiplombe Farm
Residential 0.2 Bungalows &
Massionatte,
servants
quarters
30% 1:2 Restricted Change of user
Prepare a comprehensive
advisory plan for Kosgei and
Limo Farms that would provide
for the following: an ECD and
primary school, Minimum road
size 12M, commercial centre.
Lower Elgon view may be
opened up for densification
Yamumbi,
Kimumu,
Pionner,
Kahoya,
Residential 0.1 Detached
houses (Flats,
Apartments)
60% 1:4 Densities will be determined by
the level of trunk infrastructure
available.
Minimum Road Size 9m
Adopt and implement Annex
Zoning plan
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Kipkorgot,
Malel Farm,
Race course,
EATEC/
Ngeria(Annex),
Rural Housing
Estate,
Moi University
Pension land,
Kapsoya
Gardens
Residential 0.2 Residential/
Office blocks
50 1:5 Mixed use development permitted
Change of user permitted
Lifts to be provided above 5
levels
High
density
0.05 60-70% 1:4 Densities will be determined by
the level of trunk infrastructure
available
Redevelopment of the Block 10
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& 2 Railway Housing Estates
Zoning Plan for Block 20,21 &
23 to be adopted and
implemented
Informal
settlemen
ts
Langas,
Munyaka, Hill
school, Huruma,
Mwiyenderi
Residential 0.04 Semi detached,
Row Housing,
Flats
80% Informal settlement improvement
plans to be prepared and
implemented
1- Industrial
Industrial
parks
Cherunya Farm Industrial 200 Industrial
buildings,
godowns
60% 1:1 Subject plans to be prepared &
implemented to provide; all trunk
infrastructure, recreational areas
and facilities, ample parking area,
Other social facilities eg
dispensary, Disaster management
units (1 fire station, fire assembly
points, rescue Centre)
Light
industries
Kenya
Industrial
0.1 Juakali sheds,
Garages,
75% 1:3
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(Juakali &
non
noxious)
Estate, Kenya
Cooperative
Creameries,
Block 2 & 3
Industrial area,
Rupa/KenKnit,
industrial
buildings
Heavy
industries
(noxious)
Raiply, Timber
Treatment
plants,
Kenya Pipeline
Company
depot,
0.2 – 5 Industrial
buildings,
godowns
75% 1:1
2-Educational
ECD
institutions
- - 0.25 Classrooms,
offices,
kitchen,
dining,
50% (built
up area)
1:2 2500 population Catchment
Primary - - 3.25 Classrooms, 50% ( built 1:3 3500 population catchment
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school offices,
kitchen,
dining,
boarding
facilities,
auxiliary
facilities
up areas) 0.15-0.25 ha additional to the
primary school
Encourage storied buildings
Secondary
school
- - 3.4 Classrooms,
laboratories,
offices,
kitchen,
dining,
boarding
facilities,
auxiliary
facilities
50% ( built
up areas)
1:3 Additional Land to be informed
by the size and nature of the
institution e.g. mixed, boarding
or day, demand for sites such as
demonstration farms, teacher
quarters etc
Tertiary
institutions
10.2 for college Classrooms,
laboratories,
offices, student
centres
70% ( built
up areas)
1:4-
1:6
Provide recreational and open
spaces
Provision of lift were ratio
exceeds 1:5
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boarding
facilities,
auxiliary
facilities etc.
Provide trunk infrastructure
50 for universities Classrooms,
laboratories,
offices, student
centres
boarding
facilities,
auxiliary
facilities etc.
Provide recreational and open
spaces
Provision of lift were ratio
exceeds 1:5
Provide trunk infrastructure
3- Recreational
Recreation Rivers Sosiani,
64 stadium,
Kipchoge
stadium, Nandi
Garden,
Recreational - Riparian
reserves
Parks/gardens
Stadiums/play
grounds
Maintain
60m
riparian
reserve
- Riparian should be maintained
and conserved.
Stadiums and the garden should
be rehabilitated and maintained
4- Public purpose27
Public
purpose
- Public
purpose
- Health
facilities
Religious
facilities
Administrative
offices
Public
cemeteries
Standards
as per the
physical
planning
handbook
- -
5- Commercial
Commercial CBD Commercial 0.045 Commercial
buildings
85% 1:4
and
above
Provide on plot parking
Provide slip roads where
access road to the parcel
exceeds 12m
Provide service lanes of not
less than 6m
90% building coverage is
allowed in fully serviced
areas
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Provide lift(s) in commercial
building
Voids in a commercial
building shall be counted as
part of 15% open space
Bussiness-
cum-
Residential
Chepkoilel
junction,
Mili nne,
Action,
Kaburwo,
Nyathiru,
Annex
Residential 0.045 Commercial
cum
residential
buildings
75% 1:4 Provide on plot parking
Provide slip roads where access
road to the parcel exceeds 12m
width
Provide service lanes of not less
than 6m
80% coverage allowable in areas
fully serviced
6-Public utilities
Public
utilities
KCC water
treatment plant,
Public
utilities
Water
treatment/supply
- Standards
as per the
-
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oxidation
ponds in
Huruma,
plant
Sewerage
treatment
Electricity etc
physical
planning
handbook
7- Transportation
Major
communic
ation
routes
(Highways
)
Uganda Road
A104
Transportati
on
60m. - - - National and international trunk
roads
No direct access to properties
Slip roads of 9m to be provided
No developments to be done
along the road reserves
Spine road
(major
roads)
40m. - - - Minimal direct access should be
encouraged
Collector 18m - - - The road size will be determined
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roads by the length of the road and the
land use zone
Access
streets9-15m
- - - The road size will be determined
by the length of the road and the
land use zone
Cul de sacs and short connections
not exceeding 150m
Service
lanes/slip
roads
6-9m. - - - Provide service lanes to all
commercial land uses
Provide slip roads to all
commercial areas fronting a
major road
8- Agricultural
Low
potential
area
Agricultural 2.023 - - - The agricultural potential zones
shall be set in the county spatial
plan
Agricultural land subdivisions Medium 2.023 - - -
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Potential
area
and change of user discouraged
High
potential
area
2.023 - - -
32
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Map 8
4.1.4 Proposed Minimum Standards
Subdivisions and Planning
Comprehensive residential subdivision schemes should adopt neighborhood concept e.g.
provision of commercial centre, public open spaces, schools, health facilities etc;
Truncations must be provided on all junctions as per the physical planning handbook
(half the width of the road);
Discourage ‘Y’ and ‘X’ but encourage ‘T’ junctions;
Cul de sacs and dead end streets should not exceed 60m in length and proper
measurements for cul de sac be observed which is half the width of the road;
Proper circulation and street/road hierarchy and connectivity should be observed during
subdivision;
The minimum road size in the county should be 9M and the existing 6M should be
expended to a minimum of 9M with exception of service lanes in commercial zones;
Observe morphology (shapes and orientation) of resultant plots, this must be of 90o
angles;
4% shall be surrendered for public use where land over 5 acres is being subdivided to
small units and change of user is involved within the jurisdiction of urban growth limits.
N/B roads are not included in this surrender;
Environmental sensitive areas shall be safeguarded and conserved hence no subdivision
shall be carried out in such areas.
Site planning and building standards
Site planning shall adhere to the stipulated setbacks and building lines in the matrix
annex 1. It will also be guided by standards provided in the physical planning
handbook;
Proposed building shall be designed as per the provisions in the building code. All
storied buildings above five (5) floors will be designed with a flat roof and a Heli pad
for evacuation purposes;
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All public buildings shall provide access means for the physically challenged. This will
include all storied buildings in urban centres;
All building shall be installed with rain water harvesting and storage systems;
Applications to be considered for approval must be presented by a registered architect,
a registered Engineer ( where structural drawings are required);
Parking and greening areas must be presented in the building plan applications to be
considered during approval.
- Transition zone standards
Gated community concept will be the only acceptable concept in this zone during
subdivision;
Minimum plot sizes shall be 1 acre for owner occupier and ½ acre for gated
communities;
Areas in the transition zones where the prevailing land sizes are below the proposed
standards i.e. 0.1 Ha. or 0.05Ha. may be considered for registration. (Outspan,
Kipkorgot, Rehema, Sogomo, Baharini);
Minimum road sizes shall be 9M for a length not exceeding 100M;
Change users shall accompany such subdivisions;
Definition of the transition zone will be done during preparation of County Spatial Plan.
- Riparian reserve
All riparian reserves shall be 30M on either sides of the river;
Riparian reserves shall be included in all water bodies and environmental sensitive areas
No activities shall be carried out in the riparian zone except those that are of compatible
use e.g. recreational parks, conservation etc
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CHAPTER 5: IMPLEMENTATION MONITORING AND EVALUATION
This chapter describes the intervention measures, time taken to achieve them, indicators and those involved in the implementation.
Planning issues Objective Interventions/activities Time frame Actors Indicators
Urban sprawl
Uncontrolled
land
fragmentation
Linear
development
Land
speculation
To determine rural
urban boundary that
sets the limit of urban
development and
safeguards
agricultural land
Establish a tentative rural urban
boundary as an interim measure
awaiting preparation county
spatial development plan
Prepare comprehensive county
land use plan to clearly delimit
urban development
Classification of all urban areas
in the county
Deliberate provision of
infrastructure & services to spur
& direct development
Immediate
18 months
6 months
10 years
County
Executive and
Assembly
County
Department of
Lands Housing
and Physical
Planning
Ministry of
Land Housing
and Urban
Development
County
Department of
Road, Public
Works and
Transport
Increased
awareness
on
importance
of planning
Number of
urban
centres
classified
Percentage
coverage
of
infrastructu
re and
services
provided.
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KURA,
KeRRA,
KeNHA
Lack of basis
for
development
control
Uncontrolled
urban
development
Slum
proliferation
Urban decay
To provide physical
planning standards
and guideline to
facilitate Orderly and
progressive
development in the
County
Develop interim physical
planning standards for Eldoret
town and other fast developing
towns
Prepare integrated urban
development plan for Eldoret
town
prepare Slum
upgrading/improvement plans
prepare comprehensive
Redevelopment
in progress
Short term (1-
3yrs)
Short term (1-
3yrs)
Short term (1-
3yrs)
National and
County
Department
Physical
Planning
Slum
Upgrading
Dept
Dept Housing
Lack of
implementatio
n, monitoring
and evaluation
Lack of public
awareness on
To provide
institutional
framework for
implementation,
monitoring and
evaluation
Establish a section/unit for plan
implementation, monitoring and
evaluation
Training and capacity building
Hiring of personnel
5 years
Continuous
Immediate
Department of
Lands Housing
And Physical
Planning
County Public
Service Board
Number of
staff
trained and
recruited in
the
monitoring
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physical
planning and
development
issues
Lack of
capacities ie
man power,
facilities and
resources
and
evaluation
section.
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CONCLUSION
This plan is a stop gap measure to address the above planning issues on the interim period
between 1 – 3 years before the preparation of the following plans:
1. County Spatial Development Plan;
2. Integrated Development Plan for primary and secondary towns;
3. Local Physical Development Plans for small and upcoming urban centres;
4. Subject / Action Plans;
5. Special Plans (Moi’s Bridge, Soy and Kipkarren).
Monitoring and evaluation should be done regularly to inform the relevance and acceptability of
the plan and provide details on the need of other supporting plans.
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ANNEX 1: THE COUNTY PHYSICAL PLANNING STANDARDS, GUIDELINES AND REGULATIONS
NAME OF CENTRE/TOWNSHIP: ELDORET MUNICIPALITY
MINIMUM COVERAGE OF CENTRE/TOWNSHIP (KM2): 147KM2
PLANNING LOCATION/
ZONE
DEPA
RTM
ENTA
L RE
F.
MIN
IMUM
PLO
T SI
ZE (H
a.)
EXIS
TING
LAN
D US
E
BUIL
DING
TYP
OLOG
IES
PLOT
COV
ERAG
E (%
)
PLOT
RAT
IO (%
)
BUIL
DING
HE
IGHT
/SKY
LINE
(S
tore
ys/m
)
BUIL
DING
LIN
ES(m
)
MIN
IMUM
ROA
D SI
ZE (m
)
BUIL
DING
MAT
ERIA
LS
BUIL
DING
SUR
FACE
FI
NISH
& C
OLOU
RS
PRO
POSE
D RO
OF
COLO
UR
GREE
NERY
(Min
. 10%
)
FENC
ING
REM
ARKS
/ POL
ICY
ISSU
ES
(Min
) Fro
nt
setb
ack
(Min
) Rea
r se
tbac
k
(Min
) Sid
e se
tbac
k
1 Eldoret Municipality Block 1 (Shauri Yako Estate)
0.045 HDR Row Housing/Flats
75 (Serviced)60 (Not-Serviced)
250 (4 levels)/12m High (approx)
6 1.5 1.5 12M- Internal Access15M – External Circulation. Hierarchy of roads to apply accordingly
Blocks, Bricks, Bush Stones
Wall Plaster & White colour
Maroon + 4 No. trees
2.4 m GCI, Mud Housing Not PermissibleBCR permissible where appropriate
2 Eldoret Municipality Block 2 (Eldoret West) INDUSTRIAL
AREA
COMMERCIAL PLOTS ALONG UGANDA ROAD
O.2 Industrial Go-Downs /industrial installationsBCR
75
75
75
300
1
4 Levels (Min) (BCR)
9
9
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
30
30
Blocks, Bush Stones
Wall Plaster & White colour
Blue + 16 No. trees
Controlled change of User
RESIDENTIAL(Eldoret West)
0.045 institutional Housing, (County Government, Railways)
Row, Bungalows, apartments/ Flats
70 300 4 (min) 6 1.5 1.5 12 Blocks, Bush Stones
Wall Plaster & White colour
Brick Red
+ 4 No. trees
2.4 m Densification of residential area recommended, Replacement of Asbestos Roofing
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recommended COMMERCIAL
POCKETS(Eldoret West/Kihuga Sq.)
0.045 Business Cum Residential
Multi Storeyed 100 400 4 Levels (Min)12m High (Approx)
- 1.5 1.5 15 Blocks, Bush Stones
Wall Plaster & White colour
Brick Red
2 Plants on fronting street
Provide Basement Parking
3 Eldoret Municipality Block 3 (CBD Part/ Industrial Area Part) INDUSTRIAL
AREAO.2 Industrial Go-Downs
/industrial installations
75 75 1 9 1.5 1.5 30 Blocks, Bush Stones
Wall Plaster & White colour
Blue + 16 No. trees
Controlled change of User
COMMERCIAL (CBD Part)
0.1 Commercial
Commercial 100% 400 4 (Minimum)
- - - 30 Blocks, Bush Stones
- 2 Plants on fronting street
- To Provide.-Ramps from street to building.-Basement parking.-lifts.-Refute chutes
4 Eldoret Municipality Block 4 (CBD part, Eastern Avenue) Commercial
(CBD part)0.045 BCR Commercial
Developments100% 400 4 Min - - - 30 Blocks,
Bush Stones
White - 10% 2.4 To Provide.-Ramps from street to building.-Basement parking.-lifts.-Refute chutes
BCR fronting Uganda Road
0.1 BCR BCR 65% 300(Min)
4 (Min) 9 1.5 1.5 30 Blocks, Bush Stones
White - 10%/16 No. Tress
2.4 To Provide.-Ramps from street to building.-Basement parking.-lifts.-Refute chutes
Residential(Eastern Avenue)
0.2 LDR Maisoneetes & Bungalows
30% 60 2 max 9 1.5 1.5 12 Blocks, Bush Stones
White Brick red
10%32 No. trees
2.4
Residential(Makasembo-Lumumba Street)
0.2 MDR Maisoneetes & Bungalows,High end apartments
60% 250 4 min 9m – highway6m -other roads
1.5 1.5 12 Blocks, Bush Stones
White Brick red
10%32 No. trees
2.4 Office & Commercial Blocks permissible subject to change of user
5 Eldoret Municipality Block 5(West Indies) Residential
(West indies)0.045 MDR Maisoneetes
& Bungalows50% - Maisoneetes & Bungalows70%
100
300
2 Levels
4 levels
6 1.5 1.5 12 Blocks, Bush Stones
White Brick red
10%8 No. trees
2.4 Controlled change of users. Apartments & other users permissible, subject to
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apartments
(max) change of user
Commercial (Highway front)
0.045 BCR Commercial/ Apartments
70% 300 4 levels 9m – Uganda road6m – Apartments on other roads
1.5 1.5 30
15
Blocks, Bush Stones
White Brick red
10% 2.4
6 Eldoret Municipality Block 6 (CBD)
0.045 Commercial
Commercial 100% 400 4 (Minimum)
- 2 30 Blocks, Bush Stones
White 2 Plants on fronting street
- To Provide.Ramps from street to building to be provided.Basement parking to be provided.Provision of lofts.Refute chutes
7 Eldoret Municipality Block 7 (CBD)
0.045 Commercial
Commercial 100% 400 4 (Minimum)
- 2 1.6 30 Blocks, Bush Stones
White 2 Plants on fronting street
- To Provide.Ramps from street to building to be provided.Basement parking to be provided.Provision of lofts.Refute chutes
8 Eldoret Municipality Block 8 (Kapsoya Gardens)
0.2 MDR(Ultra Modern Apartments)/office blocks, Hospital/Medical,commercial Facilities
Residential Bungalows, Maisonetes, apartments, Office blocks,
50 250 4 levels (Min)
9 – Nandi road6m – other roads
2 1.5 12 Blocks, Bush Stones
White Brick red
10% Other uses other than Bungalow/ maisonettes Subject to change of user
9 Eldoret Municipality Block 9(Kapsoya)Site & service 0.025 Residential Bungalows &
Maisonetes, and SQ
2 2 1.6 Blocks, Bush Stones
White Brick red
10% Building Typologies for site & service to apply
Eldo Ville 0.1 Residential Bungalows & Maisonetes, and SQ
50% 2 6 2 1.6 12 Blocks, Bush Stones
White 10% 2.4
Boderfarm 0.1 Residential Bungalows & Maisonetes, and SQRow Housing
60 2 6 2 1.6 12 Blocks, Bush Stones, bricks
White 10% 2.4
RVTTI 0.045 Hostels/ Residential
Row HousingBungalows & Maisonetes permissible
Hostels – 75%Bungalows &
2 6 2 1.6 9 Blocks, Bush Stones, bricks
White 10% 2.4
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Maisonetes,- 50%
Hazina/Kenya RE, Noble and surrounding
0.045 Residential (MDR)
Bungalows & Maisonetes permissible
50% 2 6 2 1.6 9 Blocks, Bush Stones,
White 10% 2.4
CPC/ TTI area O.2 Industrial Go-Downs /industrial installations
75 75 1 9 2 1.6 30 Blocks, Bush Stones
Wall Plaster & White colour
10% 2.4
10 Eldoret Municipality Block 10Industrial Area 0.2 Industrial Go-Downs
/industrial installations
75 75 1 9 2 1.6 30 Blocks, Bush Stones
Wall Plaster & White colour
10% 2.4
Action Area 0.045 HDR Flats/apartments, row housing
Flats- 60%Row Housing – 70%
3 6- flats/ Row Housing
2 12 Blocks, Bush Stones, bricks
Wall Plaster & White colour
10% 2.4
War Memorial Cemetery Area
0.045 HDR Flats, Row Housing
Flats/Row Housing – 50%
3 6- flats/ Row Housing
2 1.6 12 Blocks, Bush Stones, bricks
Wall Plaster & White colour
10% 2.4
Rock Centre Area 0.1 MDR Bungalows & Maisonetes permissible
50 2 6 2 1.6 12 Blocks, Bush Stones,
Wall Plaster & White colour
Brick red
10% 2.4
11 Eldoret Municipality Block 11Mwanzo 0.025 HDR Row Housing 60% 2 1.6 Blocks,
Bush Stones, bricks
Wall Plaster & White colour
10% 2.4
Kidiwa 0.025 HDR Apartments/ High-rise Mixed Use Redevelopments
70% 4 Min 6 2 1.6 Blocks, Bush Stones, bricks
Wall Plaster & White colour
Brick red
10% 2.4
12 Eldoret Municipality Block 12 (PIoneer)
0.1 MDR Falts/ Apartments
60 4 minimum 6 2 1.6 12 Blocks, Bush Stones
Wall Plaster & White colour
10% 2.4 Commercial & Office Blocks permissible subject to change of User30m Riparian Reserve to be observed
13 Eldoret Municipality Block 13 (Lower Elgon View)
0.2 LDR Bungalows & Maisonetes permissible
B & M 30% Other users- 50%
4 max 6 2 1.6 12 Blocks, Bush Stones
Wall Plaster & White colour
10% 2.4
14 Eldoret Municipality Block 14 (Upper Elgon View)
0.2 LDR Bungalows & Maisonetes permissible
B & M 30% Other users- 50%
4 max 6 2 12 Blocks, Bush Stones
Wall Plaster & White colour
10% 2.4
Chania/SuguNanga 0.045 HDR Row Housing 70% 3 6 2 1.6 12 Blocks, 10% 2.4 Apartments
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Apartments Bush Stones, Bricks
permissible subject to change of user
Kisumu Road Corridor 0.1 MDR Bungalows & Maisonetes High End Apartments
50% 4 6 2 1.6 12 Blocks, Bush Stones
Maroon 10% 2.4 Apartments permissible subject to change of user
15 Eldoret Municipality Block 15(Kipkaren, Huruma, Rural Housing Estates)Kipkaren Site & Service
0.045 HDR Row, Apartments/flats
70% 4 6 2 1.6 12 Bricks, Blocks, Bush Stones
Wall Plaster & White colour
Blue 10% 2.4 Type plan shall no longer apply
Kipkaren Commercial Area/Centre
0.45 Commercial
Mixed development, BCR
70% 4 9 2 1.6 15 Bricks, Blocks, Bush Stones
10% 2.4 Slip road to be provided on the front
West Farmers& Environs
0.1 MDR Bungalows & Maisonettes
30% 2 6 2 15 Blocks, Bush Stones
10% 2.4
Rural Housing estates 0.045 MDR Bungalows & Maisonettes, High End Apartments (Min 2 Bedroom), Town Houses
60% 4 6 2 1.6 12 Blocks, Bush Stones
Brick Red
10% 2.4 Gated Community concept is encouraged
Huruma Mwiyenderi 0.045 HDR Row, flats/ Apartments & mixed development
70% 4 max 6 2 1.6 9 Bricks, Blocks, Bush Stones
Green 10% 2.4
16 Eldoret Municipality Block 16 (Kamukunji)Lower Kamukunji Estate, Bondeni
0.045 HDR Row, mixed evelopment/ flats
70% 4 max 6 2 1.6 9 Bricks, Blocks, Bush Stones
Green 10% 2.4
Upper Kamukunji 0.1 MDR Bungalows & Maisonettes
30% 2 max 6 2 1.6 9 Bricks, Blocks, Bush Stones
Green 10% 2.4 Falls on approach corridor to Airstrip –Height restrictions should be observed
17 Eldoret Municipality Block 19 (Sambu)
0.1 MDR Bungalows & Maisonettes & SQ
30% 2 max 6 2 1.6 9 Bricks, Blocks, Bush Stones
Brick walls to be Wall Plastered & White colour painted
Blue 10% 2.4
18 Eldoret Municipality Block 20North of Railway line 0.045 HDR Mixed use,
BCR.60% 4 max 6 2 1.6 9 Bricks,
Blocks, Brick walls to be Wall
Maroon 10% 2.4 Mixed use, BCR may be
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Bush Stones
Plastered & White colour painted
permitted subject to change of Density
South of Railway line 0.45 MDR Bungalows & Maisonettes & SQ
50% 2max 6 2 1.5 9 Bricks, Blocks, Bush Stones
Brick walls to be Wall Plastered & White colour painted
Brick Red
Commercial Area/centre
0.045 BCR High-rise Mixed Use
75% 4 Min - - - 9 Blocks, Bush Stones
Brick walls to be Wall Plastered & White colour painted
Maroon Commercial plot to be provided with Service lane of 6M
19 Eldoret Municipality Block 21 (Kingongo)
0.045 HDR Mixed use, BCR.
60% 4 max 6 2 1.6 9 Bricks, Blocks, Bush Stones
Brick walls to be Wall Plastered & White colour painted
Maroon 10% 2.4 Mixed use, BCR may be permitted subject to change of Density
Kahoya 0.1 MDR Bungalows & Maisonettes & SQ
50% 2 max 6 2 1.2 9 Blocks, Bush Stones
Tile Red
Commercial Corridor (Road Block Area)
0.1 BCR High Rise Mixed Use
75% 4Min 9 2 1.6 9 Blocks, Bush Stones
Brick Red
20 Eldoret Municipality Block 22 (Langas)
0.045 HDR Mixed use, BCR.
60% 4 max 6 2 1.6 9 Bricks, Blocks, Bush Stones
Brick walls to be Wall Plastered & White colour painted
Maroon 10% 2.4 Mixed use, BCR may be permitted subject to change of Density
Langas (Nairobi) 0.045 HDR Bungalows & Maisonettes, Apartments
50% 4 Max 6 2 1.6 9 Bricks, Blocks, Bush Stones
Brick walls to be Wall Plastered & White colour painted
Maroon 10% 2.4 Mixed use, BCR may be permitted subject to change of Density
21 Eldoret Municipality Block 23 (Kingongo)
0.045 HDR Mixed use, BCR. Hostels (High-rise)
60% 4 max 6 2 1.6 9 Bricks, Blocks, Bush Stones
Brick walls to be Wall Plastered & painted White colour
Maroon 10% 2.4 Mixed use, BCR may be permitted subject to change of DensityHostels to be allowed on designated location/area
0.045 MDR Bungalows & Maisonettes & SQ
22 Eldoret Municipality 0.1 MDR Bungalows & 30% 2 max 6 2 1.6 9 Bricks, Brick walls Charcoa 10% 2.4
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Block 24 (Kipkenyo) Maisonettes & SQ
Blocks, Bush Stones
to be Wall Plastered & painted White colour
l black
Eldoret Municipality Block 27 (Rehema)
0.04 MDR Row, Bungalows & Maisonettes & SQ
50% 2 6 2 1.6 9 Bricks, Blocks, Bush Stones
Brick walls to be Wall Plastered & painted White colour
Blue 10% 2.4
23 Eldoret Municipality Block 28(Mushroom)Eastern Mushroom Estate
0.045 MDR Bungalows & Maisonettes & SQ
50% 2 6 2 1.6 9 Bricks, Blocks, Bush Stones
Brick walls to be Wall Plastered & painted White colour
Maroon 10% 2.4 Hostels to be allowed on Designated area
Nairobi Road-Saroiyot Road Loop
0.045 MDR Apartments& / Hostels Apartments, BCR
60% 4 6 2 1.5 9 Blocks, Bush Stones
Charcoal black
Commercial Front 0.1 BCR High Rise 70% 4 min 9 2 1.5 9 Blocks, Bush Stones
Charcoal black
24 Uasin Gishu/ Kimumu settlement scheme
0.1 MDR, Hostels, BCR, Mixed Use developments, Commercial
Bungalows & Maisonettes & SQ, Apartments, BCR, Row
60% 4 6 2 1.6 9 Bricks, Blocks, Bush Stones
Brick walls to be Wall Plastered & painted White colour
Maroon 10% 2.4 There is need to prepare a comprehensive physical development plan,Commercial Node to be identified at Junction,
25 Pioneer /Ngeria Block 1 (EATEC)
0.2 LDR Bungalows & Maisonettes & SQ
30% 2 6 2 9 Blocks, Bush Stones
Maroon 10% 2.4
0.1 MDR Bungalows & Maisonettes & SQ, Apartments, Row, Hostels
60% 4 6 2 1.6 9 Bricks, Blocks, Bush Stones
Brick walls to be Wall Plastered & painted White colour
Brick Red
10% 2.4 Apartments permissible subject to change of user
26 Pioneer/Langas Block 1
0.1 MDR Bungalows & Maisonettes & SQ,
30% 2 6 2 9 Bricks, Blocks, Bush Stones
Brick walls to be Wall Plastered & painted White colour
Charcoal black
10% 2.4 Apartments permissible subject to change of user
Kisumu road corridor 0.045 HDR, BCR, Row, Apartments/ Flats, Comm
70% 4 6 2 1.6 9 Bricks, Blocks, Bush Stones
Brick walls to be Wall Plastered & painted White colour
Charcoal black
10% 2.4 Commercial, & Apartments permissible subject to change of user
27 Pioneer / Racecourse Block 1 (Kapkechui)
0.045 HDR, BCR, Row, Apartments/ Flats, Comm
70% 4 6 2 1.6 9 Bricks, Blocks, Bush
Brick walls to be Wall Plastered &
Charcoal black
10% 2.4 Commercial, & Apartments permissible
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Stones painted White colour
subject to change of user
0.1 MDR Bungalows & maisonettes & SQ
50% 2 max 6 2 1.5 9 Blocks, Bush Stones
Maroon
28 Sergoit /Koiwoptai Block 9
0.03 MDR Bungalows & maisonettes
60% 2 6 2 1.6 9 Bricks, Blocks, Bush Stones
Brick walls to be Wall Plastered & painted White colour
Blue 10% 2.4
29 Kapsaret/Kapsaret Block/ 1(Yamumbi)
0.1 MDR Bungalows & maisonettes
30% 2 6 2 1.6 9 Bricks, Blocks, Bush Stones
Brick walls to be Wall Plastered & painted White colour
Blue 10% 2.4
30 LR NO. 7814/62 (Henry Kosgei Farm)
2
Existing 0.1 MDR Bungalows & maisonettes
30% 2 6 2 1.6 9 Blocks, Bush Stones
Charcoal black
10% 2.4
Un- subdivided portion
0.4 LDR MANSIONS With Swimming Pools & SQ
10% 2 9 6 6 12 Blocks, Bush Stones
Charcoal black
20% 2.4 A comprehensive Masterplan to be Developed for Very High End DevelopersMinimum of 6 Bedroom Mansions shall be permissibleAll fences shall be Grilled
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REFERENCES1. Republic of Kenya. 2005. Uasin Gishu District, District Strategic Plan 2005 - 2010 for
Implementation of the National Population Policy for Sustainable Development. 2005. Nairobi: Government Printer.
2. Republic of Kenya. Uasin Gishu County Integrated Development Plan 2013-2018, Sept. 2013. Nairobi: Government Printer.
3. Republic of Kenya. The Constitution of Kenya 2010. Nairobi: Government Printer.
4. Republic of Kenya. The Physical Planning Act CAP 286, 1996. Nairobi: Government Printer.
5. Republic of Kenya. Human Settlement strategy, 1978. Nairobi: Government Printer.
6. Republic of Kenya. Urban Areas and Cities Act 2011. Nairobi: Government Printer.
7. Republic of Kenya. Uasin Gishu District Development Plan 2002-2008: Effective Management for Sustainable Economic Growth and Poverty Reduction. Nairobi: Government Printer.
8. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uasin_Gishu_County. Accessed 17/02/201 4. 12.40Pm
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