The National Land Commission (NLC) has convened the 4th Regional Research Conference at the Kenya School of Government in Nairobi, which aims to assess the legal, policy, and institutional progress achieved since the 2010 Constitution.
Speaking during the event, Principal Judge of the Environment and Land Court (ELC), Justice Oscar Angote, emphasized the judiciary's central role in advancing land reforms, calling for enhanced institutional collaboration to secure land rights and redress historical injustices. "Land is the soul of our heritage and the anchor of our identity.
The 2010 Constitution marked a turning point, shifting our approach from treating land as a mere commodity to viewing it as a tool for equity and justice," said Angote.
He further cited critical jurisprudence from the ELC and the Supreme Court, including rulings that have nullified fraudulently acquired titles, clarified the limitations of the bona fide purchaser doctrine, and held the State accountable in compulsory acquisition cases.
