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House approves National Land Commission nominees

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A past session of Parliament. Parliament has approved nine nominees to the National Land Commission that will spearhead land reforms in Kenya August 21, 2012

A past session of Parliament. Parliament has approved nine nominees to the National Land Commission that will spearhead land reforms in Kenya August 21, 2012  NATION MEDIA GROUP

By ALPHONCE SHIUNDU ashiundu@ke.nationmedia.com
Posted  Tuesday, August 21  2012 at  18:46

In Summary

  • Names of the proposed commissioners will now be submitted to President Kibaki for formal appointment.
  • House committee on Lands reveals it ignored the advice of the National Security Intelligence Service with respect to Mr Khalif.
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“If you’re a chicken farmer, you’ve no business talking about cattle,” said Mr Nkaissery.

MPs said that there are many land grabbers in the country who have to return the land which they stole from the State.  They urged the commission to “hit the ground running” and act on the land injustices.

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