The National Land Commission (NLC) has announced the appointment and swearing-in of seven new commissioners on March 23, 2026, at the Supreme Court of Kenya.

According to the press statement by the commission on Monday, March 23, 2026, this appointment marks the full reconstitution of the commission’s third cohort since its inception in 2013.

“The appointment of the new commissioners marks an important milestone for the commission as it continues to strengthen land governance systems, enhance transparency and accountability, and deliver on its expanded mandate, including the review of grants and dispositions of public land,” NLC noted.

The seven will join the two commissioners who are already serving, namely Esther Mathenge Murugi and Tiyah Galgalo, MBS.

New commissioners

The newly appointed commissioners include Dr Abdullahi Saggat Alawy, who will serve as chairperson, alongside Susan Oyatsi, Mr Daniel Murithi Muriungi, Kigen Vincent Cheruiyot, CS Julie Ouma Oseko, Mohamed Abdi Mohamed, and Mary Yiane Seneta.

Speaking following the swearing-in, Chairman Abdullahi Saggat Alawy reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to upholding the Constitution and serving the people of Kenya with integrity and professionalism.

“As we take the oath of office, we are fully aware of the expectations that Kenyans have of the National Land Commission. Land remains one of the most significant and sensitive resources in our country. It touches on livelihoods, development, investment, environmental sustainability, and social justice. The responsibility entrusted to us is therefore both profound and sacred,” Alawy said.

He added, “As a commission, we commit ourselves to executing our constitutional mandate with integrity, professionalism, transparency, and fairness.”

Commission’s mandate

The Commission is tasked with a broad constitutional mandate, including strengthening land governance systems, enhancing transparency, and overseeing the review of grants and the disposition of public land.

Alawy reaffirmed the team’s commitment to these goals, promising to execute their duties with integrity, professionalism, transparency, and fairness.

“We have no doubt that with your leadership and expertise joining our ranks, the National Land Commission will be significantly strengthened to deliver on its crucial constitutional mandate,” she said.

According to the CEO Kabale Tache Arero, NLC has a competent secretariat that will greatly support the new commissioners to deliver on their mandate.

“NLC has the most competent and professional staff, and the commissioners will find a team ready to support them,” she said.