Commission Secretary/Chief Executive Officer at National Land Commission

The National Land Commission was established under Article 67 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010. Its functions and powers amongst others, include:

• managing public land on behalf of the National and County governments;
• recommending a National Land Policy to the national government;
• advising the national government on a comprehensive programme for the registration of title to land throughout Kenya;
• conducting research related to land and the use of natural resources, and making recommendations to appropriate authorities;
• initiating investigations on its own initiative or on a complaint, into present or historical land injustices, and recommending appropriate redress;
• encouraging the application of traditional dispute resolution mechanisms in land conflicts;
• assessing tax on land and premiums on immovable property in any area designated by law;
• monitoring and having oversight responsibilities over land use planning throughout the country;
• alienating public land on behalf of, and with the consent of the National and County Governments;
• monitoring the registration of all rights and interests in land;
• ensuring that public land and land under the management of designated state agencies are sustainably managed for their intended purpose and for future generations; and
• developing and encouraging alternative dispute resolution mechanisms in land dispute handling and management

For appointment to this position, a candidate must:

• be a citizen of Kenya;
• hold a degree from a university recognized in Kenya;
• has had at least five years’ experience at senior management level;
• has knowledge and experience in any one of the following fields:-
  • public administration;
  • finance and accounting;
  • law;
  • economics;
  • management;
  • land and natural resources; or any other relevant field
• meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Duration of service: 

The Secretary shall hold office for a term of five years and shall be eligible for re-appointment for a further term of five years.