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November 28, 2025
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High Court Rules Parliament Cannot Impose Timelines on NLC’s Mandate to Redress Historical Land Injustices

High Court Rules Parliament Cannot Impose Timelines on NLC’s Mandate to Redress Historical Land Injustices

While delivering the judgement, Justice Chacha Mwita found these provisions unconstitutional. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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The High Court in Kenya has ruled that Parliament cannot impose timelines on the National Land Commission (NLC) for addressing historical land injustices. This decision stems from a petition filed by activist Okiya Omtatah.

  • The ruling declared sections of the National Land Commission (Amendment) Act unconstitutional, specifically those limiting NLC determinations to one year and remedies to three years.
  • Justice Chacha Mwita delivered the judgment, stating that restricting the NLC's mandate undermines a constitutional body when the Constitution itself sets no such timelines.
  • The decision is seen as a victory for victims of historical land injustices, ensuring the NLC can continue its work without arbitrary legislative restrictions despite resource constraints and backlogs.

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