Kiambu County is one of the 47 counties in the Republic of Kenya. It is located in the central region and covers a total area of 2,543.5 Km2 with 476.3 Km2under forest cover according to the 2009 Kenya Population and Housing Census. Kiambu County borders.

Duties and Responsibilities

•  Formulation of physical and land use policies, regulations and standards;
•  To ensure the proper execution and implementation of approved physical development plans;
•  To prohibit or control the use and development of land and buildings in the interests of proper and orderly development of its area;
•  To consider and approve planning development applications (change/extension of user, subdivision, amalgamation);
•  To reserve and maintain all the land planned for open spaces, parks, urban forests and green belts in accordance with the approved physical development plan;
•  Interpret national policies and development agenda for implementation at the county level;
•  Undertaking research on Physical and Land Use Planning matters;
•  Conducting public education on physical and land use planning and development control matters.

Requirements for Appointment

•  Bachelor degree in any of the following disciplines: – Urban and Regional Planning, Urban Planning or Town Planning from a recognized institution;
•  Have served in the grade of Principal physical planner for a minimum period of three (3) years;
•  Master’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning, Urban Planning, Regional Planning or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
•  Be a corporate member of Kenya Institute of Planners or Architectural association of Kenya (Town Planning Chapter);
•  Be registered by the Physical Planners Registration Board;
•  Certificate in Strategic leadership Development Programme (SLDP) Course from a recognized institution OR its equivalent will be an added advantage;
•  Have certificate of computer application skills from a recognized institution;
•  Have demonstrated technical and professional competence as reflected in work performance and results; and
•  Satisfies the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya