Also known as: NLC
Government agency responsible for land compensation, community land registration, and land reforms in Kenya.
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The Standard
… When they see that the property was intended for public use, the next thing they do is, through the Ministry of Lands and sometimes the National Land Commission, come up with documents claiming ownership," he said. …
EACC seeks to recover Sh790 million Prisons land in KisumuThe Standard
… The National Land Commission (NLC) Chief Executive Officer Kabale Arero, said that so far they have disbursed Sh15.8 billion for 31 major road projects across the country, with Sh2.3 billion pending.Arero noted that the government has also allocated Sh6.8 billion to compensate la …
Government allocates Sh17b to compensate landowners for infrastructure projectsThe Standard
… The two communities have pursued the matter through several avenues, including a case against the British Government at the European Court of Human Rights, petitions to the Senate and claims before the National Land Commission (NLC). …
Kipsigis clans renew fight for ancestral land occupied by multinational tea firmsThe Standard
… He further contends that the National Land Commission was unlawfully excluded from the process, Parliament never approved the transfer and there was no meaningful public participation. …
Lenku to appear for contempt hearing as court bars county from taking over Amboseli National ParkThe Standard
The Ministry of Lands and the National Land Commission (NLC) have spelt out new, tougher rules for State agencies on the use of public land. …
New public land use guidelines deal blow to encroachers, speculators and land grabbersThe Standard
… The matter has been before courts of law and the Land Acquisition Tribunal (LAT) that hears appeals from the National Land Commission (NLC).In 2015, 230 residents were compensated Sh423 million for the structures on the land by KAA and were to be paid another Sh. …
Kilifi leaders push for payment of squatters to pave way for Malindi airport expansionCitizen Digital
… This comes after the Court of Appeal, on June 3, upheld a judgment earlier made by the Environment and Land Court (ELC), which found that the Ksh.1.5 billion paid to acquire the 13.5-acre plot by the National Land Commission (NLC) was unlawful because the land had already been su …
EACC to pursue recovery of Ksh.1.5B from illegal sale of Ruaraka public landCitizen Digital
… This comes after the Court of Appeal, on June 3, upheld a judgment earlier made by the Environment and Land Court (ELC), which found that the Ksh.1.5 billion paid to acquire the 13.5-acre plot by the National Land Commission (NLC) was unlawful because the land had already been su …
EACC to pursue recovery of Ksh.1.5B from illegal sale of Ruaraka public landCapital News
… In its judgment, the Court of Appeal ruled that there was no legal basis for the National Land Commission to compulsorily acquire land already owned by the government. …
EACC to Recover Sh1.5bn in Ruaraka Public Land Saga, Pursue Criminal Prosecution After Court RulingThe Standard
… two public schools had already been surrendered to the Government as a condition for the approval of the subdivision of LR No. 7879/4 and therefore constituted public land.According to the commission, the judges ruled that there was no legal basis for the National Land Commission …
EACC moves to recover Sh1.5 billion paid in Ruaraka land dealKenya's High Court has declined to block the Dangote refinery project in Lamu, allowing Wednesday's groundbreaking ceremony to proceed despite a pending land dispute involving at least 133 residents of Chandavai who claim generations of occupation and use of the land.
9 hours ago · Capital News →
Kenya's High Court has declined to block the Dangote refinery project in Lamu, allowing Wednesday's groundbreaking ceremony to proceed despite a pending land dispute involving at least 133 residents of Chandavai who claim generations of occupation and use of the land.
9 hours ago · Capital News →
A Lamu court ordered that the status quo be maintained on disputed land in the Hindi/Manda Magogoni area while more than 130 Chandavai residents challenge what they describe as an unlawful takeover of their ancestral land. The court set an inter partes hearing for October 14, 2026, and gave respondents 14 days to file their responses.
21 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto said the planned East Africa Refinery in Lamu will open up a Sh2 trillion investment opportunity, create about 60,000 jobs, and supply petroleum products to eight countries in the region. The project is scheduled to be formally launched on Wednesday, September 30, with a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the start of construction.
28 September 2026 · Capital News →
Residents of Chandavai in Lamu County have sued the government, the Lamu County Government, Dangote Industries, and contractors, claiming unlawful takeover and destruction of land their families have occupied and used for generations for farming, livestock keeping, and housing. The plaintiffs seek court intervention to stop construction and excavation on the disputed land.
28 September 2026 · Capital News →
Parliament's Implementation Committee ordered the Director of Surveys to complete a survey of the disputed Galana-Kulalu Ranch boundaries in Kilifi County by November 17, 2026, requiring the participation of the Agricultural Development Corporation, National Land Commission, Kilifi County Government, and representatives of Waata and Giriama communities.
18 September 2026 · Capital News →
Deputy President Kindiki has warned that the New Nithi Bridge project along the Embu–Meru highway risks remaining stalled unless outstanding land compensation issues are resolved. The Sh7 billion construction budget is available with the contractor, but work cannot proceed until affected landowners are compensated through the National Land Commission.
11 September 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's 2010 Constitution, dubbed the "Green Constitution," enshrines environmental protection as a human right and mandates at least ten per cent tree cover, but 16 years later citizens and organisations remain locked in escalating legal battles with the state over forest destruction.
31 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya is advancing land reforms including title deed issuance and digitization to unlock economic value, but citizens report delayed titles, poor demarcation, corruption and unresolved disputes that expose communities to insecurity and displacement. The National Land Commission says development must be guided by proper planning, secure land rights and fairness to communities.
21 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Supreme Court has temporarily halted efforts to recover Ksh.1.5 billion in compensation paid for land occupied by Ruaraka High School and Drive-In Primary School, following an application by Huelands Limited and pending determination of a case challenging the Court of Appeal's July 2026 decision in the long-running dispute.
20 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kipsigis Community Clans Organization has issued 30-day notices to Browns East Africa Plantations Plc, Lipton Teas and Infusions NV, and the Government of Kenya, claiming that tea estate land in Kericho and Bomet was unlawfully alienated from Kipsigis communities during the colonial period (1902–1940s) without their free, prior, and informed consent, and signalling possible proceedings before the Environment and Land Court.
20 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Supreme Court has issued temporary orders stopping the recovery of Sh1.5 billion in compensation paid for land occupied by Ruaraka High School and Drive-In Primary School, pending the hearing of an application by Huelands Limited. The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission cannot proceed with recovery efforts or enforcement measures while the interim orders remain in effect.
20 August 2026 · The Standard →
Two hundred households in Lugulu village, Butula Constituency have been connected to electricity following the commissioning of a rural electrification project by Head of Public Service Felix Koskei. The Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation has allocated Ksh6.83 billion for electricity projects targeting about 93,000 households across four counties in Western Kenya.
16 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has issued demand letters to 22 individuals and three companies, including former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i and former NLC Chairperson Muhammad Swazuri, seeking restitution of Ksh.1.5 billion paid for a controversial 13-acre Ruaraka land acquisition, following a Court of Appeal decision that found the payment illegal.
13 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The High Court has directed that a petition challenging the possible resumption of mining operations at Lake Magadi be served on respondents for directions on November 18, 2026. The petition, filed by Francis Awino in the public interest on behalf of residents and affected host communities in Magadi, Kajiado County, challenges any resumption of mining operations by Tata Chemicals Magadi Limited pending determination of questions over legality, transparency, and compliance.
12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Law Society of Kenya has filed a lawsuit seeking to stop construction at Treasury Square Gardens in Mombasa, alleging that authorities allowed development on public recreational land without following constitutional and environmental requirements. The case names the county assembly speaker, county executive member, Mombasa County Assembly, Attorney General, Ministry of Sports, Culture and National Heritage, and several national agencies.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
Wildlife species populations at Samburu National Reserve, including elands, lesser kudus, African wild dogs, Grevy's zebras and elephants, have declined significantly over the past decade as human encroachment and climate change reshape the region. Conservationists say expanding settlements and agriculture are blocking traditional migration corridors and disrupting animal movement.
10 August 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that chiefs, despite their administrative role, lack authority to determine land ownership or decide succession matters, yet widespread misconceptions in rural areas lead families to treat their letters as proof of inheritance rights. The Standard says courts alone have authority over such determinations, and introductory letters from chiefs serve only administrative purposes.
7 August 2026 · The Standard →
The minority Isaak-Harti community in Isiolo has begun a four-day march to Nairobi to stop the National Land Commission from registering community land in three electoral wards. The group, numbering about 100 individuals, plans to present a petition to the President and other bodies on Monday, objecting to planned registration in Burat, Ngaremara and Oldonyiro wards.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi City County has sworn in the chairperson of the Physical Planning and Land Use Liaison Committee, a quasi-judicial body that will hear appeals on planning and land use decisions. The committee offers a faster, more cost-effective alternative to court litigation, resolving disputes within 30 days of filing.
30 July 2026 · Capital News →
The UK government announced plans to move a planned military training exercise (Exercise Haraka Storm) from Kenya to Tanzania after Kenya failed to approve the renewal of licenses for the British Army Training Unit (BATUK). The exercise was scheduled to run in Laikipia between September and November.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission is pursuing nine asset recovery suits to reclaim 7.6 acres of public land in Milimani, Kisumu City, valued at approximately Sh790 million, which it says was unlawfully grabbed from the Kenya Prisons Service and converted into private ownership through fraudulent processes. The disputed property, whose total value including developments is estimated at Sh4.3 billion, forms part of an original 16-acre parcel reserved for prison staff housing and regional offices.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
The government has allocated Sh17 billion to compensate landowners through the National Securitisation Programme for infrastructure projects, with the National Land Commission reporting that Sh15.8 billion has been disbursed for 31 major road projects and Sh6.5 billion of Sh6.8 billion allocated for 11 dam projects paid out so far.
20 July 2026 · The Standard →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki stated that the government is pursuing an all-inclusive development agenda reaching every county, including those previously marginalized, citing roads, electricity, water, markets, and affordable housing as examples of projects now visible across Kenya.
15 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
More than 200 Kipsigis clans have issued a 30-day notice to multinational tea companies in Kericho and Bomet counties demanding the return of land taken during British colonial administration, with the community insisting on ownership rather than financial compensation. If the notice is ignored, the clans say they will file a case at the Environment and Land Court.
15 July 2026 · The Standard →
The High Court has for the second time barred Kajiado County Governor Joseph Ole Lenku and county officials from taking over, managing or interfering with Amboseli National Park pending a contempt hearing scheduled for July 24.
13 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Ministry of Lands and the National Land Commission have established new guidelines requiring State agencies to conduct public consultation before changing the registered use of public land held by them.
9 July 2026 · The Standard →
County leaders including Senator Stewart Madzayo and MP Amina Mnyazi are calling for the government to compensate squatters and landowners displaced by Malindi International Airport expansion plans. Affected residents are demanding Sh2.5 billion in compensation after eviction, with the matter pending before courts and the Land Acquisition Tribunal.
8 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has commenced recovery of Ksh1.5 billion paid unlawfully by the National Land Commission for a 13.5-acre plot occupied by two schools, after the Court of Appeal upheld a judgment that the transaction was illegal because the land had already been surrendered to the Government.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Following a Court of Appeal judgment upholding an earlier ruling, the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has begun pursuing recovery of Ksh.1.5 billion paid illegally by the National Land Commission to acquire a 13.5-acre plot in Ruaraka that had already been surrendered to the Government. The payment to Afrison Export Import Limited, Huelands Limited, and Whispering Palms Estate Limited was found to be null and void.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Court of Appeal ruled that compensation paid to private landowners for land occupied by Ruaraka High School and Drive Inn Primary School was illegal, null, and void. The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission will now pursue recovery of the Sh1.5 billion and criminal prosecution following the judgment that found the land had already been surrendered to the government.
6 July 2026 · Capital News →