Lodwar , July 24, 2026
(Public Communication and Media Relations)
The County Government through the Department of Lands, Physical Planning and Urban Areas Management, in collaboration with the State Department for Lands and Physical Planning, and the National Land Commission (NLC), has successfully concluded the election of Community Land Management Committees (CLMCs) for Naotin, Loturerei and Kakwanyang communities.
The three-day exercise was conducted in accordance with Section 7(2) of the Community Land Act, 2016, following the issuance of a public notice inviting all members of the respective communities to attend and participate in the democratic election of the Community Land Management Committees.
During the exercise, each of the three communities elected 15 members to serve on. The election process adhered to the provisions of the Community Land Act, 2016, ensuring inclusivity and compliance with the law by considering gender balance and representation of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs).
Following the election of the CLMC, each elected Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, Secretary and Treasurer to steer the affairs of the committee.
The elected members will be responsible for managing community land on behalf of their respective communities, implementing resolutions of the Community Assembly, safeguarding community land rights, maintaining proper records and promoting transparent, accountable and sustainable management of community land resources.
Officials from the County Government of Turkana, the State Department for Lands and Physical Planning and the National Land Commission commended the communities for conducting peaceful, transparent and participatory elections, noting that the successful exercise marks a significant milestone in the implementation of the Community Land Act, 2016.
The CLMC reaffirms the commitment of the County and its partners to strengthening community land governance, protecting community land rights and empowering communities to actively participate in the management and administration of their land.
