Samburu County
07/08/2026
The National Land Commission (NLC) has commenced public participation on the proposed Investigation of Historical Land Injustice Regulations, 2026, with residents of Wamba Sub-County, Samburu County, calling for greater flexibility in the evidence required to determine historical land injustice claims. The exercise was led by NLC Vice Chairperson Dr. Julie Oseko and Commissioner Hon. Mohamed Abdi Mohamed, who engaged residents and other stakeholders on the proposed regulations governing the investigation and determination of Historical Land Injustice (HLI) claims. The public urged the Commission to allow oral testimony as part of the evidence used in determining HLI cases, noting that some of the people directly involved in historical land transactions and injustices are deceased. Residents also called for greater inclusivity in land-related discussions and processes, urging the Commission to ensure that women, youth and persons with disabilities are adequately represented and their concerns taken into account. Historical Land Injustice claims relate to allegations arising from unjust laws, policies and practices that resulted in displacement, dispossession or irregular acquisition of land without adequate redress. Many of the claims date back to the colonial period and successive post-independence administrations and involve allegations of forced evictions, fraud, coercion and other unfair practices committed by the State or persons acting under its authority. Dr. Oseko said the public participation exercise was intended to give affected communities an opportunity to shape the framework that will guide the Commission in investigating and determining historical land injustice claims. The exercise is anchored on Article 1(2) of the Constitution, which provides that sovereign power belongs to the people, and Article 10(2)(a), which identifies democracy and participation of the people as a national value and principle of governance binding on all State organs, State officers, public officers and all persons whenever they make or implement public policy decisions. The NLC team also paid a courtesy call to Samburu County Commissioner Mogere Lumumba, where Dr. Oseko commended the National Government Administration Officers (NGAO) for their continued support in mobilising communities and facilitating public participation exercises. She said the collaboration between the Commission and NGAO was important in ensuring that communities, particularly those in remote areas, are informed and able to participate in processes affecting their land rights. The public participation exercise brought together local residents, county officials and other stakeholders, including representatives of IMPACT. Also present were Samburu County Coordinator John Lolkitekui and Samburu County Administrator John Lenareu.