MPs approve Ruto's NLC nominees but...
Legislators questioned the competence of some nominees...
✨ Key Highlights
The National Assembly has approved seven nominees for the National Land Commission (NLC), proposed by President William Ruto, despite concerns raised by some Members of Parliament regarding the nominees' qualifications.
- Seven individuals were approved to serve on the NLC.
- The nominees include Dr Abdillahi Saggaf Alawy as Chairperson.
- Several MPs, notably Funyula MP Dr Wilberforce Ojiambo Oundo, voiced doubts about the competence of some nominees to manage land matters effectively.
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