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Over 5,000 acres to be taken for Naivasha–Kisumu SGR expansion
The SGR Phase 2B line will start at the Nairobi–Naivasha terminus, passing through Narok, Bomet, Sotik, Sondu, and Ahero before ending in Kisumu.
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PBO exposes massive supplier debts in presidency, ministries and Nairobi
Small and medium businesses have borne the brunt of delayed payments, with many forced to borrow from banks to deliver goods and services. This has contributed to a surge in non-performing loans as companies st...
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Kisumu Governor confirms SGR phase 2B and 2C construction to begin in March
The SGR Phase 2B line will stretch approximately 264 kilometres, forming a vital connection between the Lake Region and Kenya’s wider railway network.
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Surveyors fault NLC nominees, warn of weak technical capacity
The surveyors’ body recalled that the National Land Commission was created to protect public land, raise standards in land management, and promote accountability at both national and county levels.
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Ruto nominates new NLC chair and six commissioners
President William Ruto has nominated a new Chairperson and six members to Kenya’s National Land Commission, following a Court of Appeal ruling and pending parliamentary approval to fully constitute the body.
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Turkana oil compensation delayed by quorum crisis, says NLC chief
The CEO has warned that compensation payments cannot proceed until the Commission is fully reconstituted, saying that only two commissioners remain in office below the legal threshold required to approve valuat...
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NLC commissioner Tiyah Galgalo urges faster group ranch
Commissioner Galgalo emphasized that delays in securing community land rights are worrying and require collective action from all stakeholders.
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Kakuzi plans court challenge after NLC orders land surrender
The NLC’s order stems from a petition by Kenyans claiming their land was taken during colonial times. After a long investigation, the commission directed Kakuzi to release 3,200 acres for settlement of the most...
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Siaya Senator Oburu sues to halt construction of Bondo mitumba market
Represented by their lawyer Sylvia Nyambeki, they successfully obtained an injunction from the Siaya High Court, stopping the Siaya County Government from moving forward with the development of the proposed Mit...
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Hope for victims of Koru-Soin dam as Tribunal demands compensation
The case had been brought before the tribunal by 27 individuals who were among the many affected in 2022 when NLC acquired their land for the dam on behalf of the water authority.
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Lands Commission faces pressure to resolve Isiolo land disputes
Responding to the concerns, NLC commissioner Prof. James Tuitoek admitted that the commission has been overwhelmed by the volume of claims from across the country.