The Turkana county government, in partnership with the National Land Commission (NLC) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), has launched a comprehensive land-use planning and survey initiative to secure public land in Lodwar and Kakuma.
Speaking at a joint meeting to kickstart the initiative, Chief Officer for Lands and Physical Planning, Robert Loyelei, emphasised the importance of the exercise in protecting public land from encroachment and land grabbing. "This process is crucial for safeguarding public resources and ensuring that key facilities such as schools, showgrounds, stadiums, and government housing are properly documented," he stated.
He added that proper land records would help prevent future disputes and promote orderly urban development.
During his presentation, NLC Coordinator Mark Ewesit outlined the main objectives of the initiative, which include securing public land through structured land-use planning and conducting surveys and demarcations to establish clear boundaries.
