Dr. Abdilahi Sagaaf Alawi and six other commissioners officially assumed office as members of the National Land Commission on Monday morning, following a swearing-in ceremony held at the Supreme Court of Kenya and administered by Chief Justice Hon. Martha Koome.
Speaking after the swearing-in, the new Chairperson acknowledged the First and Second Commissions, noting that they played a historic role in operationalizing the Commission.
He stated that the immediate priority would be to review the implementation of the Commission’s Strategic Plan (2021–2026), as it approaches its conclusion.
“We shall undertake a comprehensive assessment of achievements, challenges, and lessons learned,” said the Chairperson.
He added that the outcome of the review would guide the development of a new Strategic Plan that reflects emerging priorities in land governance and aligns with national development objectives, including the Government’s BETA Agenda.
NLC CEO Ms. Kabale Tache Arero, who spoke during a luncheon at Sarova Panafric on behalf of the Secretariat, welcomed the new commissioners. She assured them of the Secretariat’s full support, noting that the team has previously worked with the First and Second Commissions and is well prepared to support the Third Commission, given the sensitivity of the mandate.
“We have no doubt that, with your leadership and expertise joining our ranks, the National Land Commission will be significantly strengthened to deliver on its crucial constitutional mandate,” she said.
“The NLC has a competent Secretariat that will greatly support you in delivering our mandate,” the CEO added.
The other six commissioners who took the oath of office are FCPA Susan Oyatsi, MBS; Mr. Daniel Murithi Muriungi; CHRP Kigen Vincent Cheruiyot; Hon. Dr. CS. Julie Ouma Oseko; Hon. Mohamed Abdi Mohamed; and Hon. Mary Yiane Seneta.
Also in attendance at the ceremony were Deputy Head of Public Service Amos Gathecha, Lands Principal Secretary Nixon Korir, immediate former NLC Chairperson Gershom Otachi, and several NLC Directors.
By Anthony Solly
