“benefit sharing” means the sharing of benefits that accrue from the utilization of genetic resources; “endangered species” means any species which is in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its range (due to man-made or natural changes in the environment); “genetic material” means any genetic material of plant, animal, microbial or other origin containing functional units of heredity; “habitat” means the place or type of site where an organism or population naturally occurs and includes areas colonized by introduced organisms; “holotype” means the designation of a new species; single specimen chosen for “intangible components” means any information held by persons that is associated with or regarding genetic resources within the jurisdiction of Kenya; “inventory” means a detailed list, report or record of resources, or the process of making such a list, report or record; “Material Transfer Agreement” means an agreement negotiated between the holder of an access permit and a relevant lead agency or community on access to genetic resources and benefit sharing; “natural environment system” means relatively intact ecosystems of unique value, such as perennial and seasonal wetlands, highly diverse aquatic ecosystems, or ecosystems promoting a high concentration of rare and unusual species; “Prior Informed Consent” means an international operation procedure for exchanging, receiving and handling notification and information by a competent authority; and “threatened species” means any species of plant or animal 4