NEWSLETTER APRIL 2016 EDITION
The National Land Commission
NLC wins 2015 FiRe Awards NLC ACQUIRES LAND FOR MEGA INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS
Our Land, Our Wealth, Our Heritage
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Guidelines for contributions Dear Reader, Please send us short articles, about 500 words, on topics you think are important to the lives and livelihoods of elcome to the first National people living in Kenya. Tell us about: Land Commission Newsletter. This Newsletter 3ROLFLHV RU ODZV RQ ODQG QDWXUDO UHVRXUFHV HGXFDWLRQ serves as a platform to health, tourism, government finances, taxation, etc. What W problem is it trying to resolve? How was it designed? Is it articulate ongoing NLC activities as well as its achievements. This publication promotes a being properly implemented? What impact will or is it series of thought leadership articles, stories as having? well as highlighting our milestones and $SURJUDPPHRIZRUN\RXDUHLQYROYHGLQRUNQRZDERXW events. that is trying to improve the lives of people in your area of The National Land Commission has made operation. This can be the results of a research project or remarkable progress in implementing key the impacts of development or training activities. Tell us land governance mandates bestowed on it by why it is important, what has worked and what hasn’t. the Constitution 2010, National Land Policy 5HVRXUFHV\RXKDYHXVHGWRJRRGHIIHFWVXFKDVYLGHRV and the various land statutes. Over the years, &'520VERRNVOHDIOHWVSRVWHUVSROLF\EULHIVWUDLQLQJ the Commission has been able to make courses, etc. Tell us what inspired you and why, and how notable progress in land administration and other readers can access them. You can also send us management, digitization of land Records, interesting photos or cartoons if you think they capture an devolution of land management, resolution important message that would interest other readers. of land conflicts and played an oversight role in the management of Natural resources and Land Use Planning. In this edition, we highlight some of the notable activities and achievements of the Commission as it seeks to deliver services to Editorial Board Bashir Maalim citizens and fast track Land reforms critical Khalid Salim Malik Waswa for both economic and political stability. Jennifer Wambua Jacinta Katee We commit to bringing you the latest news and events and welcome you to read through Elijah Letangule Dorothy Kyembeni all our stories. If you require further Doreen Kirigia guidance/information on any of these Contributors Diana Kavutha articles,please don’t hesitate to get in touch. For more information on our programmes, Dr. Fibian Lukalo Carol Nyawira please visit www.landcommission.go.ke Benard Opaa Mercy Barasa Stephen Chebii Nancy Cheruiyot
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NEWSLETTER APRIL 2016 EDITION NATIONAL LAND COMMISSION 1 CHAIRMAN
STATEMENT FROM THE CHAIRMAN
Dear Reader,
t is my great pleasure to present this edition of the Commission’s newsletter. The Commission made tremendous strides in I implementing key land governance mandates bestowed on it by the Constitution, the National Land Policy and the various land statutes. For a long time, Kenyans have yearned for a solution to the innumerable historical land injustices that has been meted out on them since time immemorial. In collaboration with key stakeholders, we drafted the investigation and 3URI0XKDPPDG6ZD]XUL3KG2*:&KDLUPDQ adjudication of historical land injustice bill 2015 as 1DWLRQDO/DQG&RPPLVVLRQ$QG$VVRFLDWH3URIHVVRU contemplated in article 67(2) (e) of the In Land Economics Constitution. It is our expectation that the bill once enacted will provide the vital legal framework for addressing historical land injustices. We have also conducted successful reviews of grants and In support of the vision 2030 flagship projects and key dispositions of public land across the country that government objectives in infrastructural development, has culminated in restoration of land to public the Commission acquired land for the LAPSSET, institutions and communities that were Standard Gauge Railway and other various acquisitions disenfranchised of their communal land. A case in for expansion of roads and electricity connectivity point is the Langata Road Primary School across the country. playground that had been grabbed by a private Since its inception, the Commission has had massive developer. The Commission has also put in place support from stakeholders and has fostered cordial an elaborate mechanism for processing applications working relationships with them, more specifically the for titles to all public schools in the country. Ministry of Lands, Housing & Urban Development. To support devolution of land governance, the However there have been deliberate attempts by some Commission in consultation with County key partners to misinterpret the mandate of the Governments has established offices in all the Commission as prescribed in the CoK 2010 and other Counties. County Land Management Boards land laws. The Commission intends to work closely (CLMBs) which are the devolved units of the with relevant stakeholders to migrate land Commission, were operationalized in forty one administration and management to a digital platform Counties to perform specific Commission which will be made possible through implementation functions in those counties. The remaining CLMBs of the National Land Information Management System are expected to be operationalized in the course of (NLIMS). We remain fully committed to the this year. aspirations of the people of Kenya in promoting and spearheading land reforms. SECRETARY/CEO
Inaugural Message from the SECRETARY/ CEO
Dear Reader,
t is with great enthusiasm that I present the maiden edition of the NLC newsletter. It will be a vehicle I for promoting series of thought leadership articles among other events the Commission undertakes. Celebration of success gives great joy and impetus to move ahead as we acknowledge achievements and accomplishments the Commission continues to gain regardless of difficulties encountered. The achievements of an organization are the result of the combined effort of each individual commitment, effective communication, innovation and creativity. The collaboration between the Directorates, Departments and partners are some of the &KDYDQJL$]L]7RP6HFUHWDU\&(21DWLRQDO/DQG key factors aiding NLC to propel forward. Commission In this edition we highlight some of the crowning moments in NLC; the Commission awarded for exemplary service delivery, resource management and fight against corruption among others. Undoubtedly, we are committed to making the latest news and events of the Commission available and accessible. For more of our news and latest updates around the NLC, always visit our website; www.landcommission.go.ke I wish you all a good read. MEET YOUR COMMISSIONERS
Prof. Muhammad Swazuri
rof. Muhammad Swazuri is the Chairman of the National Land Commission. He was awarded P ‘Order of the Grand Warrior of Kenya’ Commendation (OGW) by the President in 2004. He is an associate proffesor of Land Economics. He holds Doctor of Philosophy in Land Economics, a Master of Arts in Housing Administration and a Bachelor of Arts in Land Economics all from the University of Nairobi. Previously, Prof. Swazuri Served as a Commissioner of the Constitution of Kenya Review Commission (CKRC).
With a background in teaching, Prof. Swazuri has lectured in a number of Universities in Kenya and abroad, where he has supervised PhD students. He once served as a Deputy Principal, Mombasa Polytechnic University College. Until his appointment as the Chairman, National Land Commission, Prof. was the Ag. Deputy Vice Chancellor, Technical University of Mombasa.
He is an associate member of the Institution of Surveyors of Kenya. He has served in many Boards which included being the Chairman of Kwale Water and Sewerage Company, Shimo la Tewa school and a member of National governing Committee of the Kenya Red Cross. Prof. Swazuri is a scholar who has researched and presented papers, written and reviewed books, published articles and many other scholary works.
Prof. Muhammad Swazuri
NEWSLETTER 4 NATIONAL LAND COMMISSION APRIL 2016 EDITION MEET YOUR COMMISSIONERS
Abigael Mbagaya Mukolwe
bigael Mbagaya Mukolwe is the Vice Chairperson of the National Land Commission. She holds a Master of Urban Management A(MUM) and a Bachelor of Arts in Land Economics (Hons) from the University of Nairobi. She is a Full Member of the Institution of Surveyors of Kenya (MISK), Valuation and Estate Management Surveyors Chapter and is a Registered Valuer. She is an alumni of the International Visitor Leadership Programme (IVLP). Before joining the Commission as the Vice Chairperson, Abigael worked as a Corruption Prevention Specialist at the Ethics and Anti- Corruption Commission, focusing on the land and Public Service sector. She has wide experience in governance, anti-corruption and fraud prevention. She has written papers, reports and researched extensively in corruption prevention strategies.
She has consulted for other countries and international bodies including United Nations on issues of good governance. She has over 22 years of work experience in both public and private sectors. Abigael is the Commission reference point for the Counties of Isiolo, Kakamega, Kirinyaga, Kisumu, Elgeyo-Marakwet, Kilifi and Nakuru Abigael Mbagaya
Abdulkadir Adan Khalif
ommissioner Abdulkadir Adan Khalif hold a Bachelors degree in Surveying and Photogrammetry from The University of C Nairobi and Geomatics Engineering from St. Cloud State University. He worked for the Ministry of Lands as a Surveyor and later joined the private sector. Abdulkadir worked in the USA as a Surveyor. He returned to Kenya in 2009 and started a private practice as a Licensed Land Surveyor until he joined the National Land Commission in 2013.
He has a wealth of experience and is the Commission reference point for the Counties of Garissa, Migori, Nyeri, Kajiado, Tana River and Kwale.
Abdulkadir Adan Khalif
NEWSLETTER APRIL 2016 EDITION NATIONAL LAND COMMISSION 5 MEET YOUR COMMISSIONERS
Dr. Clement Isaiah Lenachuru
ommissioner Dr. Clement Isaiah Lenachuru holds a PhD in Rangeland Ecosystem from Colorado State University, USA, a Master of C Science in Natural resources, a Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources Management and a Diploma in Range Management. Lenachuru has worked at Egerton University as a lecturer in the faculty of Environment and Resources Development. He has a wealth of experience with Non-governmental organizations where at one time he worked as a National Coordinator for Pastoralist Development Network of Kenya, an advocacy body that championed for the inclusion of the pastoralist agenda in the policy development in Kenya.
He is the Commission reference point for the Counties of Baringo, Kitui, Turkana, Wajir, Laikipia and Narok. Dr. Clement Isaiah Lenachuru
Emma Muthoni Njogu
ommissioner Emma Muthoni Njogu is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya. She holds a Masters of Laws (LLM) in Commercial C and Corporate Law from University of London, Queen Mary and Westfield College as well as a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree and a Postgraduate Diploma in International Relations, both from the University of Nairobi.
She served as a Joint Secretary to the Presidential Commission of Inquiry into the Land Law System of Kenya (Njonjo Commission), whose recommendations informed the National Land Policy and the provisions on land in the Constitution and in the land laws. While under the Office of the Attorney General, Commissioner Emma Njogu in her capacity as Head of Copyright Section served as a Joint Secretary to Kenya’s Task Force appointed to develop policies and laws to protect Kenya’s traditional knowledge, genetic resources and traditional cultural expressions.
NEWSLETTER 6 NATIONAL LAND COMMISSION APRIL 2016 EDITION MEET YOUR COMMISSIONERS
She also served as Deputy Chief State Counsel in the Department of Treaties and Agreements where she handled diverse legal and policy issues. She has expansive legal expertise and a wealth of experience in land matters and is the Commission reference point for the Counties of Embu and Nairobi. Emma Muthoni Njogu
Dr. Rose Musyoka
ommissioner Dr. Rose Musyoka holds a PhD. in Public Policy specializing in land policy from the University of Birmingham, UK and a C Postgraduate Diploma in Land management and Informal Settlement Regularisation from the Institute for Housing & Urban Development Studies, Erasmus University in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. She also holds Master of Arts (Philosophy), Master of Arts (Urban and Regional Planning) and Bachelor of Arts (Hons) from the University of Nairobi.
Dr. Musyoka is a registered planner and lead expert in Environmental Impact Assessment and Audit. Before joining the Commission, she was a lecturer in the Department of Urban & Regional Planning at The University of Nairobi. Dr. Musyoka has also worked as an Urban and Regional planner with the Government of Kenya for over 18 years. She has researched and published in land particularly its governance, management, informal urbanisation, and access for the disadvantaged especially the poor and women.
She is the Commission reference point for the Counties of Bomet, Machakos, Makueni, Muranga, Samburu and Mombasa. Dr. Rose Musyoka
NEWSLETTER APRIL 2016 EDITION NATIONAL LAND COMMISSION 7 MEET YOUR COMMISSIONERS
Dr. Samuel Kipng’etich Tororei
ommissioner Dr. Samuel Kipng’etich Tororei holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Environment studies (human ecology), a Master of Science in C Health Planning and Financing and a Bachelor of Education. Previously he served as a Commissioner at the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights where he was the Vice Chairperson. He worked as a Director for the Kenya society for the blind. Dr. Tororei was a delegate at the Constitution conference representing the civil society and people with disability. He has a background in teaching and lectured at Moi University, school of public health. He is the Commission reference point for the Counties of Busia, Kisii, Mandera, Uasin Gishu, Lamu, Vihiga and West Pokot. Dr. Samuel Kipng’etich Tororei
Silas Kinoti Murithi
ommissioner Silas Kinoti Murithi holds the Presidential Distinguished Service Medal (DSM) award. He has a Master of Arts in Urban and Regional Planning, a Bachelor of Science C(Hons) in Surveying and Photogrammetry, both from the University of Nairobi. He has a Post Graduate Certificate in Surveying and Mapping from Geographical Survey Institute in Tsukuba, Japan. He has extensive experience spanning over 25 years, on all types of surveying and mapping by use of total stations, GPS, remote sensing (aerial photography/satellite imagery) as well as GIS operations, planning, surveying and mapping of settlement programmes. Commissioner Kinoti previously served as a Director in the Interim Independent Boundaries Review Commission (IIBRC). He is a member of the Institution of Surveyors of Kenya (ISK) and Kenya Institute of Planners (KIP). Mr. Kinoti has also served as a Director at the Kenya Roads Board.
He is the Commission reference point for the Counties of Bungoma, Nyandarua, Tharaka – Nithi, Meru, Transnzoia and Marsabit. Silas Kinoti Muriithi
NEWSLETTER 8 NATIONAL LAND COMMISSION APRIL 2016 EDITION MEET YOUR COMMISSIONERS
Dr. T. Konyimbih Mboya
r. T. Konyimbih Mboya has been a registered and licensed valuer in Kenya for over twenty years. He holds a PhD from the University of D Cambridge in England where he studied land policy and tenure reform. He holds a first class honours degree from the University of Nairobi. He has previously worked as a property manager and land valuer both in Kenya and abroad.
He has published widely in the areas of Land Valuation, Land Taxation, Land Economics, Land Tenure Reform, Land Administration, Land Management, Land Policy and Estate Management. He has been a lecturer at the University of Nairobi and has supervised several Masters Degrees and PhDs at the University. He has served in various parastatal boards, and has been an external examiner at the University of Dares Salaam.
Dr. Konyimbih has consulted for the Government of Kenya and Namibia for UN-FAO and MDP-World Bank and was one of the lead consultants in the writing of the “Njonjo” land Commission Report and the current National Land Policy.
He is a member of the Kenya Cambridge Commonwealth Society, African Centre of Technology Studies, Lincoln Institute of Land Policy and the Institution of Surveyors of Kenya and has represented Kenya in various professional forums in Britain, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe. In the National Land Commission, Dr. Konyimbih chairs the Committee on Land Administration, Land Taxation and Compulsory Acquisition and is a Commission reference point for the Counties of TaitaTaveta, Kiambu, Kericho, Nyamira, Nandi, Siaya and Homa Bay. Dr. T. Konyimbih Mboya
NEWSLETTER APRIL 2016 EDITION NATIONAL LAND COMMISSION 9 MEET YOUR COMMISSIONERS
Chavangi Aziz Tom – Secretary/CEO
havangi Aziz Tom is a seasoned professional lawyer and a former Magistrate. Chavangi holds an LLM degree from Golden Gate C University School of Law, San Francisco, U.S.A. and is an advocate of the High Court of Kenya. He has Bachelor of Law (LL.B) and Bachelor of Commerce (B.COM) from Bhopal University in India. Previousely, He worked at the Truth, Justice and Reconciliation Commission where he was the Director of Legal Affairs and later as the CEO and Secretary to the Commission.
Previously he worked for Children Legal Action Network where he was the Executive Director for five years. With over 14 years of legal experience, Chavangi has had close working relations with Government Agencies, Civil Society Organizations and Development Partners at policy programme and project levels, both in urban and rural settings. He has extensive experience in project monitoring and evaluation of donor funded projects. He once served at the Task Force on the Implementation of the Sexual Offences Act.
Tom Aziz Chavangi
NEWSLETTER 10 NATIONAL LAND COMMISSION APRIL 2016 EDITION SECURITY OF LAND TENURE
REPRIEVE AS KENYANS GET GUARANTEE TO SECURITY OF LAND TENURE THROUGH REVIEW OF GRANTS AND DISPOSITION ON PUBLIC LAND.
BY DOREEN KIRIGIA he National Land Commission has indeed lived up to its reputa- tion as a champion of land own- T ership rights in Kenya by fulfill- ing its Constitutionally granted mandate of Review of Grants and Disposition to public land. In line with Section 6 and 14 of the NLC Act 2012, the Reviews of Grant team headed by the Vice Chairperson, Commis- sioner Abigael Mbagaya-Mukolwe com- menced their work on 21st April 2014 and has continued with this noble duty covering most counties including Kakamega, Nairo- bi, Kwale, Makueni, Mombasa, Machakos, 1/&9LFH&KDLUSHUVRQ$ELJDHO0XNROZH&RPPLVVLRQHUV'U Nakuru, Lamu, Uasin Gishu, Kisumu, 0XV\RNDDQG(PPD1MRJXGXULQJDUHYLHZRIJUDQWVKHDULQJLQ Embu and Kirinyaga. Kilifi County The Commission has made tremendous progress so far, and has been lauded by stakeholders for its efforts and positive “We are on the right track and we intend to continue with our steps toward fulfilling this core mandate. Constitutionally granted mandate to ensure justice is served and all In this regard, the Commission has been Kenyans’ right to ownership of property and especially land is both able to successfully revoke 434 titles and observed and respected” says the Vice Chairperson. To echo these regularize 120 titles. The reviews team sentiments was a Kenyan who wasquoted at the Review of Grants continues to work tirelessly to achieve a and Disposition to Public land public hearings in Nairobi saying “I 100% conclusion in all cases presented have been following up on this land case for the past 20 years, while in the meantime boasting of a 42% during the hearing it just took five minutes to establish the truth” successful conclusion of all cases. The other 58% of cases are still ongoing as investigations are carried out.
NEWSLETTER APRIL 2016 EDITION NATIONAL LAND COMMISSION 11 MEGA INFRASTRUCTURE
NLC ACQUIRES LAND FOR MEGA INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS
BY BARRY KARANJA & JACINTA KATEE
ince its inception, the Com- acquire land for public interest on Garissa, Isiolo, Mararal, Lodwar, mission has given policy behalf of National and County and Lokichoggio to branch at direction and support to Governments and prescribe a Isiolo to Ethiopia and Southern S Vision 2030 flagship criteria for just compensation to Sudan. This will comprise of a projects by way of acquiring land for those their lands that have been new road network, a railway line, major land –based investments that compulsorily acquired. oil refinery at Lamu, oil pipeline, are aimed at achieving equity in A case in point is the acquisition Lamu Airport and free port at economic development. Precisely, of land for the LAPSSET corridor. Lamu (Manda Bay) in addition to the Commission has been involved This project is the first single resort cities at the coast and in intensively in compulsory acquisi- Gigantic, Integrated, Transforma- Isiolo. It will form the backbone tion of land for various projects both tive and Game-Changing infra- for opening up Northern Kenya for the National and County Govern- structure Project the Government and integrating it into the national ments. The Commission has been has initiated and prepared under economy. able to carry out valuation on the Vision 2030 Strategy Framework The National Land Commission affected parcels of land and ensured without external assistance. being the only body mandated to just and fair compensation to the According to Vision 2030 deal with compulsory acquisi- affected land owners, in collabora- Medium Term Framework (MTF) tions, initiated and carried out the tion with the acquiring bodies. This 2008-2012, (Kenya, 2012) the process of compulsorily acquiring is in line with the Constitution of project involves the development communal and private land within Kenya 2010 and the Land ACT 2012 of a new transport corridor from the proximity of the LAPSSET on which requires the Commission to the new port at Lamu through behalf Project which is managed
NEWSLETTER 12 NATIONAL LAND COMMISSION APRIL 2016 EDITION by the LAPSSET Corridor Development Authority (LCDA). Currently, the Commission together with the LAPPSET secretariat has already identified people who have been compensat- ed and the outstanding issues have been ironed out for the purposes of commencement of the Lamu berths which is the next phase Besides the LAPSSET Corridor project, the Commission has also compulsorily acquired land for the Standard Railway Gauge (SGR) which is a flagship project under the Kenya Vision 2030 develop- ment agenda aimed at simplifying Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) transport operations across the borders, reducing travel costs and benefiting the economies of Kenya and the neighboring coun- tries. The Commission has also been able to acquire land on behalf of KETRACO for power trans- mission lines and KeNHA to facil- itate the expansion of major roads.
The Commission has also been able to acquire land on behalf Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) of KETRACO for power transmission lines and KeNHA to facilitate the expansion of major roads. “The Commission has been able to carry out valuation on the affected parcels of land and ensured just and fair com- pensation to the affected land owners
LAPSSET Lamu berths
NEWSLETTER APRIL 2016 EDITION NATIONAL LAND COMMISSION 13 NLC Participates in the 2nd Edition of the Kenya International Investment and Trade Conference 7KH1/&&KDLUPDQ3URI0XKDPPDG6ZD]XULPRGHUDWLQJD BY GEOFFREY NYAMASEGE, DOREEN VHVVLRQGXULQJWKH.,,&2&RQIHUHQFH KIRIGIA & STEPHEN K. CHEBII Conference including; Agri-business, Renewable Energy, ICT & Innovation, Textile, Apparel & Leather, Land & Property, The National Land Commission was Tourism and Infrastructure & Logistics. one of the participants in the 2nd edition of the Kenya International Prof. Muhammad Swazuri was a panelist on the Land Prop- T Investment and Trade Conference erty Rights in Kenya session. In his presentation he stated that (KIICO). The event, which was sponsored by the NLC acknowledges secure land tenure and property rights the Ministry of East African Affairs, Com- as critical elements in the attainment of Kenya’s Vision 2030 merce & Tourism through the Kenya Invest- and in the post 2015 development agenda. He further added ment Authority (KenInvest) was held on the that secure property rights play a central role in encouraging 23rd to 25th November, 2015 at the Kenyatta investments ( local and foreign) supporting balanced and International Convention Center (KICC), with sustainable economic growth, improving agricultural produc- the theme being, “Think Investment, Make it tivity, limiting conflict and instability, accelerating women’s Kenya”. economic empowerment, enhancing democratic governance The Conference, which was officially and human rights, and improving natural resource manage- opened by Deputy President William Ruto ment and biodiversity conservation. attracted high-level delegates who gathered for In the Renewable Energy session, the NLC was represented the three-day event.It brought together business by Mr. Leonard Omullo who is the Director of Natural leaders, local and international investors and Resources Management. In his presentation on behalf of the entrepreneurs to share, discuss and bolster CEO Mr.Tom Aziz Chavangi, he touched on Climate change investment opportunities in Kenya. mitigation and significant steps at Policy and Strategic levels The Commission had an exhibition booth at that Kenya has taken toward this.The Commission has an the Conference to showcase its products and integral role to play since the Constitution grants it the over- services to participants and investors. The sight responsibility in the management of the Environment and Chairman Prof.Muhammad Swazuri and the Natural Resources at both the National and County level. Secretary/CEO Chavangi Aziz Tom were some The complete Abstracts on their presentations can be found of the key delegates representing the Commis- on the Conference proceedings under the Resources Link on sion at the event. the Commission website:www.landcommission.go.ke Seven sector sessions were held during the
NEWSLETTER 14 NATIONAL LAND COMMISSION APRIL 2016 EDITION NLC Scoops Top Awards at the FiRe Awards Gala
2015 1/&VWDIIOHGE\'HSXW\GLUHFWRU0U%HQ&KHUXWLFK &HQWUH UHFHLYLQJ the coveted trophy
BY GEOFFREY NYAMASEGE & DOREEN KIRIGIA t was all pomp and colour The FiRe Award which is in its as the National Land 14th year, is an initiative of the Commission received its Institute of Certified Public “Financial Reporting inaugural Financial Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK), the I Capital Markets Authority (CMA) (FiRe) Award is the Reporting (FIRe) awards in a Kenya, The public Sector Account- ceremony and gala dinner held most prestigious and on Friday 23rd October 2015, at ing Standards Board (Kenya) and the Windsor Golf Hotel and the Nairobi Securities Exchange coveted Award in East Country Club. The event which (NSE), in their joint commitment to attracts many corporate entities promoting excellence in financial Africa for financial had over 500 entries from the reporting, fostering sound corporate public sector alone. governance practices, and enhanc- reporting.” The Commission was Best in ing both corporate social responsi- the Ministries, Departments & bility and environmental reporting Agencies Category, IPSAS Cash in East Africa. Category and 1st Runners up in The NLC has reaped various the Best Public Sector Entity benefits from participating in the Category). FiRe Award, including receiving The FiRe Award is the most individual feedback from the Award prestigious and coveted Award Evaluators, a confidential assess- in East Africa for financial ment of the highlights and short- reporting. The Award recogniz- comings of their documentation. es entities that have excelled in The feedback has enabled the Com- the area of financial report- mission to greatly improve on its ing.The theme was “Champion- reporting and by extension its com- ing financial reporting, corpo- munication with stakeholders. rate governance and social responsibility in East Africa’’.
NEWSLETTER APRIL 2016 EDITION NATIONAL LAND COMMISSION 15 NATIONAL LAND COMMISSION
FOR YOUR EFFORTS TO RECLAIM AND PROTECT PUBLIC UTILITIES
BY GEOFFREY NYAMASEGE & CAROL NYAWIRA
he National Land Commission was awarded in last year's Integrity Cham- pion Awards which took place on 9th T December 2015 at Central Park under the theme, “Celebrating Whistleblowers and Integ- rity Champions”.NLC has relentlessly demonstrat- ed its devotion towards protecting public land. Such efforts include working with the 'ShuleYangu Campaign to ensure all public school land is titled. The occasion was hosted by the National Integri- ty Alliance (NIA) to celebrate the United Nations' International Anti-Corruption Day (IAC).This event was organized in view of the fact that the special day provides government, leaders, anti-graft agencies, civil society organizations, private sector and citizens an opportunity to engage on corruption issues and advocate for transparency, accountability, integrity and better service delivery from public institutions. NLC was among such institutions that have put themselves in the line of fire in the fight for integrity in Kenya. We thank the stakeholders of NIA for recogniz- ing the effort of the Commission in its struggle against corruption. This is a great achievement for us.
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NEWSLETTER 16 NATIONAL LAND COMMISSION APRIL 2016 EDITION Kenya NLIMS To Automate Land Records PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH ADVANTAGES OF THE NEW COMPUTERIZED SYSTEM BY CAROL NYAWIRA THE MANUAL SYSTEM
he National Land Com- 1. Inadequate space for records 1. Responds to the demands / needs of citizens mission has developed a 2. Missing Land records 2. Prevents and reduces back door transactions, forgeries National Land Informa- 3. Multiple allocations of plots and graft. 3. Provides efficient and speedy registration of transac- tion Management System 4. Forgeries and altering of Land T tions. to enhance efficiency and effective- allocation 4. Addresses the issue of missing land records ness in service delivery in the land 5. Unauthorized involvement in sector in Kenya. National Land 5. Reduces the cost and space required for storing land Land allocation Policy (NLP) recognized that Kenya records. 6. Encroachments on roads and has not had up to date information 6. Simplifies the preparation of disaster copies. road reserves and that much of this information 7. Provides online access to information in the Registry existed in paper form. Consequently, 7. Wrong and overlapping with reduced public interference, which encourages the National Land Commission Act surveys soliciting for unofficial fees. of 2012 section 5 (2) (d) provides for 8. Inefficient revenue generation 8. Has in built security measures for ensuring accuracy, reliability of Registry Record and integrity of land the establishment of the system to and loss records. function at both National and 9. Rampant subdivisions, 9. Identifies and prevents fraud and illegal transactions. County levels. amendments and United Nations Economic Com- 10. Facilitates the search and verification of the title in the 10. Falsification survey munity for Europe has demonstrated shortest possible time. information on land titles. that treating spatial or land data as 11. Provides for monitoring and analysis of market and long-term assets and managing these rental values of land and property. within a coordinated framework produce considerable savings and ongoing value. Establishment of data in the registries, inadequate resources and reduce unnecessary NLIMS will ensure a good land space to store the records, forgeries expenditure. These guidelines also administration system for our market and multiple titles being issued on seek to ensure quality, documen- economy to work properly. the same piece of land. NLIMS is set tion, accessibility and pricing of Roles of this indispensable system to handle such complications for land information, guide implemen- include improving land tenure secu- smooth land management in Kenya. tation approaches, and also indicate rity, guarantee accuracy and data Guidelines and standards to be procedures which shall be reviewed security, support sustainable use of used in the operationalization of the and continually improved based on land at all levels, support land and NLIMS have been established. They the recommendations emanating property taxation, reduce land will be used to ensure integration of from application of the monitoring disputes, and also produce statistical all government departments and and evaluation tools. data. Actualizing the functions of agencies tasked with land adminis- this system will progressively reduce tration responsibilities, thereby and eventually prevent the problems reducing or eliminating duplication that were in our land management of efforts and help support collabo- system. Such obstacles were ration in the management of land misplacement of land administration
NEWSLETTER APRIL 2016 EDITION NATIONAL LAND COMMISSION 17 FORUM
NLC Strengthens Partnership with Senate Committee on Natural Resources
BY BEN OPAA & DOROTHY KYEMBENI
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he National Land marshal the support of the com- coordinative role of the Com- Commission (NLC) mittee towards achievement of mission is therefore imperative was honored to host Sustainable Land Management for sustainable natural resources an engagement forum (SLM) and land reform agenda management in the country. Twith the Senate Committee on as envisaged in the Constitution It was recommended that the Lands and Natural Resources on and Kenya Vision 2030 and Commission should try as much 30th October 2015 at Sawela enhance partnership and collab- as possible to develop a positive Lodge Naivasha. The forum oration for sustainable develop- relationship and work closely sought to provide a platform for ment. with the Ministry of Lands, effective and constructive The Commission was also Housing and Urban Develop- engagement with the Senate urged to enhance its oversight ment as it is strategic for key Committee on Lands and Natu- role on land-based natural land reforms in the country. In ral Resources. resources management in order addition, the Commission must The forum was primarily to to ensure that there is no dupli- define ways of engaging the appraise the Committee on the cation of work by various political class in their operations Commission’s progress, government agencies charged so as to minimize resistance, achievements, concerns and with natural resources manage- conflicts and acquire support for challenges. It also sought to ment in the country. Strong the sustainable land manage- ment in Kenya.
NEWSLETTER 18 NATIONAL LAND COMMISSION APRIL 2016 EDITION NLC DEVOLVES ITS SERVICES TO ALL THE 47 COUNTIES
BY JACINTA KATEE
he National Land Commis- sion has devolved its services to all the 47 Coun- ties by establishing County Lady Justice Lillian Mutende, NLC Commissioner Dr. Rose Musyoka, and Makueni T Deputy Governor Adelina Mwau with the CLMB members during the swearing in Land Management Boards (CLMBs) of which 41 have been inaugurated. County ceremony in Makueni County Land Management Boards are funda- mental devolved units of the NLC purposed by policy and law to undertake land management functions at the County levels. The CLMBs are estab- lished under Section 18 of the National Land Commission (NLC) Act 2012.
The Commission has also developed guidelines which define the roles of County Land Management Boards with respect to management of public land as per Section 18 (1) of the National Land Commission Act, 2012. These guidelines were gazetted on 24thOctober 2014 through Gazette Notice Number 7700. However, the guidelines are further being revised by NLC in collaboration Kitui Governor His Excellency Jullius Malombe, Lady Justice Lillian Mutende, with FAO to ensure they are more CLMB Coordinator Mary Ngundo and Communications and Advocacy Deputy inclusive in order to capture the entire Director Jeniffer Wambua during the swearing in ceremony in Kitui County operations of the Commission.
Some of the notable achievements of the CLMBs include; engagement with key stakeholders in the Counties in recom- mending land development applications, promotion of the application of Tradi- tional Dispute Resolutions (TDRs) and Alternative Despute Resolutions (ADRs) in resolving land disputes, and encouraging the titling of public schools. So far approximately 5000 applications for titles to public schools have been &/0%VHFUHWDULHVLQGXFWLRQWUDLQLQJLQ1DLUREL8WDOLLL&ROOHJH received and are been processed by the Commission.
NEWSLETTER APRIL 2016 EDITION NATIONAL LAND COMMISSION 19 FEATURED 2015 ASK SHOW
NATIONAL LAND COMMISSION SCOOPS AWARDS IN THE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY OF KENYA SHOWS
BY ESTERINA DHOKE MERCY BARASA, GEOFFREY NYAMASEGE & DIANA KAVUTHA
ast year the Commis- sion participated in the Agricultural Soci- Lety of Kenya shows held in various Counties. The ASK Theme for the year was “Enhancing Technology in Agriculture and Industry for food security and national growth. The NLC conducted land clinics during the shows that helped boost public understand- ing on land laws, ownership rights and feedback collection. The clinics were one-stop resource centres where people +(7KH3UHVLGHQW8KXUX.HQ\DWWDDQGWKH&KDLUPDQ3URI0XKDPPDG presented their complaints and 6ZD]XULRI1DWLRQDO/DQG&RPPLVVLRQGXULQJWKH$QQXDO,QWHUQDWLRQDO$6. 6KRZDW0RPEDVD
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NEWSLETTER 22 NATIONAL LAND COMMISSION APRIL 2016 EDITION PARTNERSHIPS COAST LAND NON-STATE ACTORS (CLNSA) Focused Partnerships with NLC; the Catalyst to Land Reforms
BY: SEBASTIAN MENZA (HAKI YETU ORGANIZATION)
he Coast Land Non-State Actors (CLNSA) brings Ttogether Haki Yetu Organization, Action Aid Kenya, Transparency Interna- tional, Kituo cha Sheria, Kenya Land Alliance, MUHURI, Ujamaa Centre, among other )DWKHU *DEULHO 'RODQ WKH +DNL NEWSLETTER APRIL 2016 EDITION NATIONAL LAND COMMISSION 23 CULTURAL FESTIVAL Lamu Cultural Festival BY JACINTA KATEE, DOREEN KIRIGIA & GEOFFREY NYAMASEGE hile thousands of Kenyan heritage, the festival was LAPPSET project though an envis- local and foreigners an opportunity for the Commis- aged opportunity for the locals, it flocked Lamu for sion to engage the public on Land poses a source of potential conflict the 15thLamu matters. Commissioner Dr. especially over land. WAnnual Cultural festival on 26th Samuel Tororei led the NLC The Land Clinic served as a one November 2015, the NLC set up a team in engaging the citizens on stop resource Centre for information land clinic to showcase its one on one sessions and address- on Land and also provided an oppor- services, sensitize people on land ing frequently asked questions on tunity to disseminate IEC materials. issues, and to answer to pertinent land. questions on land matters.Lamu The Coastal region generally cultural festival is a celebration of has been on the headlines over “The Coastal region both the past and future, and the years on land issues. In Lamu beliefs and traditions that are heart County landlessness, land owner- generally has been on the and soul of the Lamu Community. ship and squatter occupation has The theme of the festival was been the biggest concern for the headlines over years on ‘Revival and promotion of our indigenous communities such as heritage and culture’ which the Swahili, Arabs, Boni and land issues” resonates with NLCs Motto our Orma and the perennial source of Land, our Wealth, our Heritage. conflicts between farmers and Land being an integral part of the livestock herders. The ongoing NEWSLETTER 24 NATIONAL LAND COMMISSION APRIL 2016 EDITION “Revival and promotion of our heritage and culture” NEWSLETTER APRIL 2016 EDITION NATIONAL LAND COMMISSION 25 LARGE SCALE LAND ACQUISITION NLC MOVES TO SECURE COMMUNITY LAND BY NANCY CHERUIYOT 6WDNHKROGHUVGXULQJWKH/6/$1DWLRQDO:RUNVKRSDW7KH+LOWRQKRWHOOHG E\&63URI-DFRE.DLPHQ\L ational Land Commis- The aim of the workshop which is transforming land and natural sion in conjunction under a project funded by European resources management, especially with Food Agriculture Union (EU) through FAO was to land acquisition for purposes of N Organization (FAO) capture the various perspectives and natural resource exploitation and hosted a one day workshop bringing inputs from a broad range of stake- development. Some of these devel- together key stakeholders in the holders to discuss the issue of LSLA opments include large scale irrigat- land sector to deliberate on Large for mega projects. The findings of ed agriculture, coal mining, trans- Scale Land Acquisition(LSLA). the workshop would inform the port and infrastructural develop- The workshop which took place at development of voluntary guide- ment such as Lamu Port, and Stan- The Hilton Hotel in Nairobi was lines and safeguards for LSLA relat- dard Gauge Railway among others. graced by key dignitaries in the ing to community land where the Many of these projects demand Land Sector led by Chairman consultant in charge will package large scale acquisition of mainly National Lands Commission Prof. the deliberated guidelines and communal land, whereby the people Muhammad Swazuri, the Lands present it for validation before they or communities owning these lands Cabinet Secretary, Prof. Jacob are passed to parliament to be enact- have to be displaced through large Kaimenyi, Principal Secretary ed as laws governing LSLAs. scale land acquisition (LSLA) in Mariam El Mawaay, CEO National The workshop came at a time, order to give room for the upcoming Lands Commission Chavangi Aziz when there are numerous proposed projects development and imple- and FAO representatives led by and on-going large scale projects by mentation. Carranza Francisco among other the government. These develop- key stakeholders. ments have a strong bearing on NEWSLETTER 26 NATIONAL LAND COMMISSION APRIL 2016 EDITION )URP OHIW &6 3URI -DFRE .DLPHQ\L 1/& &KDLU 3URI 0XKDPPHG 6ZD]XUL 36 0DULDP (OPDZDD\ DW WKH +LOWRQ KRWHO GXULQJ WKH /6/$ National workshop. )URPULJKW&63URI-DFRE.DLPHQ\L1&/&(2&KDYDQJL$]L]7RPDQG )$2 +HDG RI 1DWXUDO 5HVRXUFH VHFWRU )UDQFLVFR &DUUDQ]D GXULQJ WKH /6/$1DWLRQDOZRUNVKRSDW7KH+LOWRQKRWHO “The workshop came at a time, when there are numerous proposed and on-going large scale projects by the government.” 6WDNHKROGHUVGXULQJWKH/6/$1DWLRQDO:RUNVKRSDW7KH+LOWRQKRWHO NEWSLETTER APRIL 2016 EDITION NATIONAL LAND COMMISSION 27 SPECIAL REPORT NLC EXCHANGE PROGRAM IN GHANA. By Dr. Fibian Lukalo ollowing the World Bank Local Communities in Land administration? Colloquim on promoting Administration 4. How do the state and customary dialogue and cooperation on 4. Adding value to the Land institutions of land administration forest/land use issues in Information and Management impact on diverse interests F th th System (businesses, the state, customary Kenya (March 4 -5 2015) the process of beginning to organize for a Although a summary does not authorities and tenants) in land visit to Ghana began. do justice to the richness of the administration? The visit took place from the 26th experience, the delegation had a 5. What is the origin (interests September to the 3rd of October, 2015, lot to learn into the highlights of involved) and nature of the reform in with Commissioner Silas Kinotias the each of the four areas above the state and customary institutions of team leader. Other members of the during the exchange programme. land administration? team included: Commissioner Rose Below, the thematic areas 6. How have the state and customary Musyoka; Directors Cheboiwo highlighted sheds lights on the institutions of land administration Kaptuiya; Leonard Omullo; Dr. Fibian experiences gained. enable or constrain institutional Lukalo and Deputy-Director Edith reform? Olando. Theme 1: The Politics of The first day of the working visit Reform in Institutions of Land Theme 2: Land tenure systems – The was dedicated to hosting the National Administration in Ghana Land Administration Project. This Land Commission (NLC) by the Highlights The group discussed involved an understanding of the types Ghana Lands Commission. This the following questions which of land ownership in Ghana: occasion was graced by the CEO- summarized the history of land 1. Individual/private lands: these are GLC Dr. Wilfred Odame and his staff. administration. lands owned by individuals and private From then onwards, until the end of 1. What are the state (formal) entities the working visit, the team experience institutions of land 2. Stool/ skin lands: these are lands focused on the following specific administration? under the custodianship of various themes: 2. What are the customary chiefs 1. The Politics of Reform in Institu- (informal) institutions of land 3. Family lands: these are lands tions of Land Administration in Ghana administration? managed by heads of families assisted 2. Land Tenure System – The Land 3. What are the power relations E\SULQFLSDOPHPEHUVRIWKH IDPLOLHV Administration Project between the state and customary 4. State and stool vested lands: these 3. Working with Universities and institutions of land are lands managed by the Lands NEWSLETTER 28 NATIONAL LAND COMMISSION APRIL 2016 EDITION Commission. Theme 3. South- South partnerships for better land governance The importance of this aspect was reinforced by the visit to Kwame “Present land Nkrumah University – Kumasi. South-South cooperation is a broad administration framework for collaboration among countries of the South in the political, systems need economic, social, cultural, re-engineering, they environmental and technical domains. Developing countries share knowledge, must continually skills, expertise and resources to meet their development goals through evolve to cope with concerted efforts.South-South Cooperation is an important and strategic the ongoing partnership development tool capable of promoting sustainable growth and developments” contributing to social development. The advantages of South-South cooperation compared to North-South Cooperation is about countries that have a lot more similarities, they have been struggling with similar issues e.g. Ghana and becomes more complex. Kenya. In creating an efficient land administration system the policy issues Theme 4: Adding value to the land should be addressed first. Policies must management and information system ensure equal access to real property to all Present land administration systems people of both urban and rural society. need re-engineering, they must The process for formalizing and continually evolve to cope with the subsequently transferring property rights ongoing developments. To ensure that should be as simple and efficient as land administration and management possible. decisions are consistent with sustainable Policy goals cannot be achieved unless development principles, land there is an effective land administration information systems must integrate a infrastructure with modern information wider range of data, information and technology providing effective citizen knowledge. As witnessed in Ghana, the access to information. This infrastructure spatial information systems should also includes organizations, standards become increasingly open and public and technological processes, as well as from the highest level of government to laws and regulations for property rights, the community level, as the societal valuation and taxation. These regulations knowledge bank upon which public and should be transparent and meet local private sectors decisions are made requirements and needs. NEWSLETTER APRIL 2016 EDITION NATIONAL LAND COMMISSION 29 NLC STAKEHOLDER COLLABORATION IN ALL THE 47 COUNTIES BY STEPHEN . K . CHEBII takeholder engagement is critical to successful delivery of development services for the people of Kenya. The S NLC comes into daily contact with its stakeholders, including civil society organiza- A multi stakeholder public debate at The University of Nairobi Law School on tions(CSOs), the community and other Govern- Various Land Laws. The Debate was organized by CSOs ment institutions. The Commission has worked with key Organiza- tions namely FAO, ACT, Action Aid Kenya, Kenya Land Alliance, Reconcile, Haki Jamii, Pamoja Trust, Kituo Cha Sheria, Muhuri, Haki Yetu, Ujamaa, World Vision Kenya among other stakeholders. Key area of focus has been community sensitization on various land laws and land transaction processes and resolution of various conflicts. To achieve a high-quality development program- ming, the Commission has collaborated, formed and maintained inclusive relationships with its stakeholders. Engaging stakeholders with diverse experience, knowledge and opinions delivers strong outcomes for the NLC that extend beyond what it can achieve in isolation. Since its inception the NLC leadership team Natural resources Director giving remarks during a Workshop to develop a County identified the need for a more strategic and system- Spatial planning Manual in Nakuru.The workshop which was held from 3rd -5th atic approach to stakeholder engagement and November 2015 brought all planners, county executives and academia. The develop- management. The NLC Stakeholder Engagement ment of the guidelines is supported by ACT! process represents the Commission’s commitment to work effectively with its stakeholders, learn from past stakeholder engagement experiences and continue to improve performance. The NLC stakeholder goals seek to: (QVXUHDFXVWRPL]HGDQGFRKHUHQWDSSURDFKWR stakeholder engagement (QDEOH EHWWHU SODQQHG DQG PRUH LQIRUPHG policies, projects, programs and services 3RVLWLRQVWDNHKROGHUHQJDJHPHQWDVFRUHEXVLQHVV for the Commission )DFLOLWDWHHIIHFWLYHFROODERUDWLRQDQGNQRZOHGJH sharing &RPPXQLFDWH WKH &RPPLVVLRQ·V FRPPLWPHQW and principles of stakeholder engagement CS Prof. Jacob Kaimenyi, Jose Lopez (FAO) and the Commissioner Silas Kinoti For these benefits to be realized, we recognize that exchanging pleasantries. stakeholder engagement must be embedded within the culture and core functions of the Commission. NEWSLETTER 30 NATIONAL LAND COMMISSION APRIL 2016 EDITION LAND RIGHTS TOWARDS SECURE COMMUNITY LAND RIGHTS By Shadrack Omondi, Executive Director, RECONCILE ECONCILE is a policy na), and airports among others are to be NLC to develop County Spatial Planning research and capacity build- done on the community land. Therefore, Guidelines. ing organization. The Community Land is vital to the realiza- Partnership with donors and organiza- R Institute conducts policy tion of Vision 2030. This land is the base tions such as Act Change Transform and legal research on environmental and to most minerals and other natural (ACT), CORDAID and International natural resource governance, undertakes resources in the country. Land Coalition have also been instrumen- public interest environmental education Recognition, Registration and Protec- tal in providing technical and financial and litigation and advocate for policies, tion of Community Land Rights is one support. Also the support from Land laws and practices that empower of the fundamental things that Kenya Sector Non State Actors such as Kenya resource dependent communities to must deal with comprehensively to Land Alliance (KLA), Pamoja Trust, Haki influence policy processes and institu- secure her future. To secure community Jamii, LDGI, Action Aid to mention just a tions that have a bearing on their access, land rights in the country, RECON- few has been very important in pushing use, ownership and management of CILE has conducted community based for relevant policy changes. These natural resources and natural resource forums to generate the issues communi- networks and partnerships need to contin- conflicts. In doing this, the Institute ties want to see in the law, undertook ue so that we can ring fence the achieve- focuses on building the capacity of policy analysis and reviews; generating ments even as we break new grounds. citizens/community groups and organi- policy or legislation options for consid- zations on policy processes, advocacy, eration by the Task Force and Parlia- Recognition, Registration and and collaborative natural resource gover- ments, convening and facilitating nance and on how to negotiate conflict multi-stakeholders’ consensus building Protection of Community Land free and community empowering invest- dialogues and building of broad based ments on natural resources. alliances and networksto inform and Rights is one of the fundamental RECONCILE, as a national NGO influence the content and the process of things that Kenya must deal with has the mandate to operate in all the the law. These processes are bearing counties in the country. Currently, the fruits and RECONCILE continues to comprehensively to secure her organization is actively implementing in track, and engage with the legislation Baringo, West Pokot, Turkana, Samabu- processes to ensure that the communi- future. ru, Laikipia, Isiolo, Kajiado, Narok, ties’ get the best community land law. Nakuru and Siaya. For effective policy influencing, RECONCILE is coordinating efforts RECONCILE partners with different by Land Sector Non State Actors in stakeholders. For instance, in pushing promoting people centered land for land reforms, RECONCILE has reforms. In this respect, RECONCILE partnered with National Land Commis- has focused most of its interventions on sion (NLC) to engage both the National the development of community land Assembly and the Senate Committees law. Community land is mostly found on Land and natural resources to ensure within the ASAL and it is emerging as that the draft land bills secure the rights the new frontier of development. Most of the communities and promote the Vision 2030 flagship projects such as land reforms’ agenda in the Country. Shadrack Omondi LAPSSET, Resort Cities (Isiolo, Turka- The organization also partnered with Executive Director, RECONCILE NEWSLETTER APRIL 2016 EDITION NATIONAL LAND COMMISSION 31 Contact us: NATIONAL LAND COMMISSION Ardhi House, 12th Floor, 1st Ngong Avenue off Ngong Road | P.O. Box 44417 – 00100, Nairobi, Kenya | Tel: +254-2-2718050 | Email: [email protected] Website: www.landcommission.go.ke