Kiambu:The National Land Commission (NLC), led by Chairman Abdillahi Saggaf Alawy, conducted a public participation forum on the Investigation of Historical Land Injustices and the Review of the Grants and Dispositions of Public Land Regulations, 2026, in Kiambu County.
According to Kenya News Agency, the event took place at St Peter’s Catholic Church in Kiambu Sub County and was attended by a large number of National Government Administration Officers (NGAO), members of the public, and both state and non-state actors. Deputy County Commissioner Titus Macharia was among the officials present to gather public input on the proposed regulations and land injustice complaints.
The forum is part of a nationwide initiative by the NLC to engage citizens in shaping land policy and reforms. Chairman Alawy, accompanied by Commissioners Mary Seneta and Esther Murugi, underscored the importance of public participation, stating that resolving historical land injustices must be based on the experiences of ordinary Kenyans. He assured that all submissions would be reviewed as the Commission finalizes the regulations.
Alawy encouraged residents to present grievances and evidence, emphasizing the Commission’s commitment to transparency and protection against illegal land acquisition. Deputy County Commissioner Macharia praised the Commission for selecting Kiambu for this exercise, highlighting the significance of land issues in the county. He urged constructive engagement and discouraged incitement during discussions.
Attendees of the forum expressed appreciation for the opportunity to address long-standing land disputes and questionable public land allocations directly with the Commission. The NLC, under the Constitution and the National Land Commission Act, is responsible for investigating land injustices and recommending redress. The forum in Kiambu is part of a series of consultative meetings across counties prior to enacting the regulations.
