The High Court has stopped the ongoing recruitment of new National Land Commission (NLC) commissioners, dealing a blow to President William Ruto’s recent appointments.
The court ruled that the process was unconstitutional and posed a threat to the rights of the current officeholders.
The case was filed by commissioners Esther Murugi Mathenge and Tiyah Galgalo, who challenged the Gazette Notice issued in August by the President announcing vacancies in the commission.
They also opposed advertisements that invited applications for the positions of chairperson and commissioners.
Justice Chacha Mwita ruled that Commissioner Galgalo is legally entitled to serve her full six-year term, which began on December 21, 2020, and runs until December 20, 2026.
The court said it was necessary to act early to prevent a possible violation of the law.
Following the ruling, the court quashed Gazette Notice No. 1121 of August 11, 2025, and subsequent advertisements dated August 27 and September 24, 2025.
It also barred the government and its agents from recruiting or recommending new commissioners until the current terms expire.
The decision means that the current NLC board, whose term was expected to end this week, will continue serving until its mandate legally concludes.
The commission consists of a chairperson and six commissioners, all appointed by the President with the approval of the National Assembly.
They serve a single, non-renewable six-year term to ensure independence and continuity in managing public land and resolving land injustices.
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