Nairobi, Kenya| National Land Commission (NLC) Chief Executive Officer Kabale Tache has reiterated the Commission’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding the land rights of minority and marginalized communities across the country, stating that historical injustices and inequitable land access must be decisively addressed to foster a more inclusive and just society.
Speaking on Wednesday morning during a high-level Stakeholders’ Breakfast Meeting on the Rights of Minorities and Marginalized Groups held at the Weston Hotel in Nairobi, Tache emphasized the pivotal role of the NLC in tackling land-related grievances that continue to undermine the socio-economic wellbeing of vulnerable groups.
The meeting brought together an array of stakeholders, including government officials, civil society organizations, legal experts, and representatives of affected communities, all converging to deliberate on challenges confronting minorities and marginalized populations—particularly with respect to land tenure, ownership, and access.
In her keynote remarks, Tache outlined the Commission’s strategic interventions aimed at remedying historical land injustices and promoting tenure security for disadvantaged communities.
She underscored that land remains central to the dignity, identity, and livelihoods of many of Kenya’s indigenous and marginalized populations, and that failure to resolve long-standing land disputes would only perpetuate inequality and exclusion.
“The National Land Commission is committed to ensuring that the voices of marginalized groups are not only heard but acted upon,” Tache stated.
“We are working to address land injustices that have persisted for decades, often leaving these communities dispossessed and disenfranchised. Our goal is to create pathways toward equitable land access, tenure security, and social justice.”
The CEO further called for inclusive policy dialogue and stronger collaborative frameworks involving national and county governments, traditional leadership structures, and civil society actors to drive sustainable solutions to entrenched land issues.
Also present at the event was Ms. Harriet Chiggai, the Women Rights Advisor in the Office of the President, who graced the occasion as the chief guest.
Chiggai’s attendance signified the government’s broader commitment to upholding the rights of marginalized citizens, including women and indigenous groups, in national development agendas.
Chiggai praised the NLC’s proactive stance in confronting systemic land inequalities, noting that such efforts align with the government’s vision for a more equitable society where no community is left behind.
The breakfast meeting served as a crucial platform for stakeholders to share perspectives, propose reforms, and build alliances aimed at enhancing land justice and social inclusion.
Participants echoed the need for continuous dialogue, policy coherence, and firm political will to dismantle structures that perpetuate marginalization.
As Kenya continues to grapple with the complex legacy of colonial and post-independence land policies, the work of institutions like the NLC—under the leadership of Kabale Tache—remains central to rewriting the narrative for historically overlooked communities and ensuring that land becomes a source of empowerment rather than conflict.
