Ministerial Order n° 002/MoE/24 relating to temporary requisition of land and termination of land ownership contract.

The Order objectives include establishing clear guidelines for the management of land that is not being utilized effectively, particularly in agricultural, livestock, and forestry sectors. This initiative is set against a backdrop of promoting economic development and optimizing land use to attract investment, thereby enhancing productivity and sustainability in land management. The implementation plan outlined in the document emphasizes a structured approach to land requisition, requiring local authorities, such as the City of Kigali or relevant Districts, to issue written requests to landowners whose properties are deemed non-exploited. These requests must be accompanied by a report indicating the land's status and a reasonable timeframe for compliance. The document also details the process for terminating land ownership contracts, including a 90 day notice period for landowners who fail to adhere to the stipulated conditions, thereby ensuring due process and accountability. The text consists of 25 Articles divided into 6 Chapters.