This Act of Parliament on Community Land came into force on 21st September 2016.
The law gives effect to Article 63 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010. The act provides the steps on registration of community land.
By reading the act you will also learn more about the role of County Government on administration of unregistered Community Land.
The Community Land Act effectively repeals the land (Group Representatives) Act.
Community Land Registrar
The Community Land Registrar is appointed by the Chief Land Registrar.
He/she will be responsible for registration of community land as well as for maintaining a community land register.
Community Land Management Committee
The Community Land Management Committee (CLMC) should be made up of between 7 to 15 members elected by the Community Assembly.
The Community Land Act defines Community Assembly as “gathering of registered adult members of a community convened in accordance with the Community Land Act,”
Utilization of natural resources on community land
Every registered community is expected to abide by the set laws on exploitation of natural resources.
Procedure for evictions on Community Land
Evictions from unregistered community land to follow the land laws Amendment Act 2016. The CEC Member responsible for land is required to publish eviction by notice in the Gazette as well as in one newspaper with national coverage.
All notices for evictions should be done 3 months before the actual evictions are conducted.
What shall happen to Group Representatives?
The Group Representatives Act (Cap. 287) stands repealed. The CS was expected to prepare an inventory of all land held under the Group Representatives Act and indicate their current status. This inventory is to be forwarded to the Community Land Registrar.
The groups are expected to apply for conversion of Group Representatives into community land.
What does the Constitution of Kenya say about Community Land?
