ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
National Land Commission Act
5. Functions of the Commission
Edition: 2025-11-04 · In force
5. Functions of the Commission
(1)Pursuant to Article 67(2) of the Constitution, the functions of the Commission shall be—(a)to manage public land on behalf of the national and county governments;(b)to recommend a national land policy to the national government;(c)to advise the national government on a comprehensive programme for the registration of title in land throughout Kenya;(d)to conduct research related to land and the use of natural resources, and make recommendations to appropriate authorities;(e)to initiate investigations, on its own initiative or on a complaint, into present or historical land injustices, and recommend appropriate redress;(f)to encourage the application of traditional dispute resolution mechanisms in land conflicts;(g)to assess tax on land and premiums on immovable property in any area designated by law; and(h)to monitor and have oversight responsibilities over land use planning throughout the country.(2)In addition to the functions set out in subsection (1), the Commission shall, in accordance with Article 67(3) of the Constitution—(a)on behalf of, and with the consent of the national and county governments, alienate public land;(b)monitor the registration of all rights and interests in land;(c)ensure that public land under the management of the designated state agencies is sustainably managed for the intended purposes; and(d)may develop and maintain an effective land information system for the management of public land;