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The Commission presented its position before the National Assembly Public Petitions Committee during deliberations on Public Petition No. 18 of 2025 concerning road reserve boundaries and protection of ancestral land in Gitei Village, Kiambu County.
The organisation cautioned that the loss of urban green spaces would have far-reaching consequences for biodiversity, climate resilience, public health and citizens’ constitutional right to a clean and healthy environment.
The petition is backed by squatters who say they have historical ties to the area and is rooted in land excisions carried out in 1975 and 1977.
The Commission noted that it is dealing with claims spread across various regions, many dating back years, requiring detailed checks, documentation, and verification before any decisions can be made.
A contested 2.6-hectare parcel in Voi town allocated for an NTSA motor vehicle inspection centre remains unresolved, as court proceedings direct the National Land Commission to investigate competing claims within 180 days.
The new appointees will work alongside existing commissioners to strengthen land governance, enhance transparency, and manage public land. NLC emphasises public participation, resolving historical land disputes, and upholding integrity in delivering its constitutional mandate across the country.
Appearing before the National Assembly of Kenya Committee on Lands chaired by Joash Nyamoko on Tuesday, the Commission Secretary and CEO Kabale Tache outlined the funding gap and its implications for the Commission’s mandate.
Kisumu Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o has asked the Ministry of Lands to urgently survey and demarcate disputed Kisumu–Kericho border land after clashes left one dead and three injured.
The concerns were raised during a meeting of the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Environment, Forestry and Mining in Machakos on Friday, where lawmakers questioned officials from the National Lands Commission and the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry over plans to degazette approximately 6,708 hectares of forest land.
The appointments were made in line with Article 250(2)(b) of the Constitution, Section 12 of the National Land Commission Act, Cap. 281, and Sections 3 and 8 of the Public Appointments (Parliamentary Approval) Act, Cap. 7F.
During the vetting session in Parliament, MPs probed whether Saggaf possessed the necessary background in land matters, particularly surveying, to lead the commission effectively.
The NLC emphasized that all acquisition processes were transparent and aligned with legal requirements. As part of the compulsory acquisition procedure, the Commission issued a gazette notice declaring the government’s intention to acquire the land and invited objections from any interested parties.