Energy Act

179. Compulsory acquisition of land

Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force

179. Compulsory acquisition of land

If the Cabinet Secretary is satisfied that the holder of a licence under this Act—

(a)reasonably requires land for purposes of constructing, modifying or operating any energy infrastructure or for incidental purposes; and

(b)has failed to acquire the land by agreement after making reasonable attempts to do so,

the Cabinet Secretary may apply to the government agency responsible for the management of the subject land to acquire it compulsorily under the relevant written law.

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Source: Kenya Law