Surveyors fault lack of land professionals in new NLC appointments
In a statement, ISK President Eric Nyadimo said the law requires that appointees to the Commission possess professional expertise in land-related fields. Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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The Institution of Surveyors of Kenya (ISK) has criticized President William Ruto's recent nominations for the National Land Commission (NLC), alleging that the selection process sidelined qualified land professionals.
- ISK President Eric Nyadimo questioned the exclusion of landed professionals, urging for the scoring system to be made public.
- The nominations include former MP Mohamed Abdi Haji Mohamed and former Woman Representative Mary Yiane Seneta.
- The ISK emphasizes that the National Land Commission Act (Cap. 281) requires appointees to possess specific land-related professional expertise and experience.
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