President William Ruto has nominated a new Chairperson and six members to the National Land Commission (NLC), forwarding their names to Parliament for approval. This follows a recent Court of Appeal ruling that cleared the way for these appointments.

• The nominations were announced by the Head of Public Service on Tuesday, February 17.
• Dr Abdillahi Saggaf Alawy was nominated as the Chairperson of the NLC.
• The appointed members include financial expert Susan Khakasa Oyatsi, Daniel Murithi Muriungi, Kigen Vincent Cheruiyot, Dr Julie Ouma Oseko, former Banisa MP Mohamed Abdi Haji Mohamed, and Mary Yiane Seneta.