Lodwar – June 12, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations)
The County Government in collaboration with the State Department for Lands and Physical Planning, and the National Land Commission (NLC), conducted community sensitisation and public participation forums across Turkana Central. These include Naotin, Kakwanywa, Loturerei, Kawalese, Napetet, Nakwamekwi, Kanamkemer and Nawoitorong villages to gather public views on land registration and titling options.
The exercise aimed to educate residents on the provisions of the Community Land Act No. 27 of 2016 and the Land Adjudication Act (Cap 284), enabling communities to make informed decisions on the most suitable legal framework for land registration and the acquisition of title deeds.
The sensitisation programme was led by Vincent Agevi, the County Land Adjudication and Settlement Officer for Turkana County from the State Department for Lands and Physical Planning.
To ensure effective engagement and wider outreach, the technical team was divided into groups that visited the identified communities to conduct awareness sessions and collect views from residents.
The Director of Survey Joseph Egiron guided participants through the land registration process, responded to questions from community members and provided clarification on issues relating to land ownership, adjudication and the issuance of title deeds.
National Land Commission Coordinator Mark Ewesit emphasised the importance of public participation in land governance and the protection of community land rights through inclusive decision-making processes.
During the consultations, community members actively shared their views and preferences regarding the legal framework they would like adopted in their respective areas.
Participants welcomed the initiative by both the National and County Governments, noting that access to title deeds would strengthen land tenure security, reduce land-related disputes and unlock economic opportunities for individuals and communities.
Residents further expressed appreciation for the government’s commitment to ensuring that Turkana communities benefit from formal land ownership documentation. They observed that the initiative would help position the county alongside other regions that have benefited from secure land tenure systems, while ensuring that local communities are not left behind in matters of land administration and development.
The views and recommendations collected from the eight communities will be consolidated into a comprehensive report to guide decision-making and inform recommendations on the most appropriate land registration and titling framework for each area.
The sensitisation exercise underscores the commitment of the National Government, the County Government of Turkana and the National Land Commission to promoting secure land rights, enhancing public participation and advancing sustainable socio-economic development through effective land governance.
