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National Lands Commission Pledges Stronger Push for Women’s Land Ownership
By Njeri Irungu.
Nairobi, Kenya — The National Lands Commission has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing women’s land rights, highlighting the urgent need for gender equality in land ownership across the country.
Speaking during a partnership meeting with The Office of The Presidential Advisor on Women’s Rights on the land sector, Commission Chief Executive Officer Kabale Tache underscored the wide gap between men and women when it comes to owning land.
“Despite women constituting the majority of the population, their representation in land ownership across public, private, and community land categories remains minimal,” Tache said.
According to the Commission, cultural norms and discriminatory practices continue to hinder women from acquiring and inheriting land. In some cases, widows are dispossessed of land following the death of their spouses, leaving them vulnerable.
Tache emphasized that the Commission has made it a priority to carry out research on gender and land, and to design strategies aimed at increasing the number of women with secure land rights.
“We have made it bold and intentional to ensure that we promote women’s access to land. Together with the Judiciary, we have also developed an Alternative Justice System to support widows and marginalized groups who often face exclusion,” she noted.
The Commission has pledged to continue working with stakeholders, including civil society, the judiciary, and community leaders, to address land injustices and strengthen governance frameworks that promote gender equality.
“Promoting women’s land rights is not just about fairness—it is about social and economic empowerment,” Tache concluded.
