Stakeholders’ Forum Boosts Collaboration in Land Sector Reforms
March 5, 2026
The State Department for Lands and Physical Planning has reinforced its commitment to working closely with stakeholders to drive reforms in the land sector, focusing on efficiency, transparency, and improved service delivery.
Speaking on behalf of Lands and Physical Planning Principal Secretary Hon. Generali Nixon Korir, Lands Secretary Sarah Maina opened a stakeholder engagement forum by highlighting the need for inclusive dialogue and innovative approaches to land and housing systems.
“It is high time we come together and do things differently by ensuring houses are properly documented in a way that cannot be challenged,” said Maina. “Through inclusive participation, we can build consensus, promote social equity, and strengthen transparency in land administration.”
The event brought together participants from government institutions, development partners, the private sector, and professional bodies to explore strategies for enhancing land governance and administration.
Maina also emphasized the significance of the Kenya Housing Finance, Land and Sustainable Investments Project (KHFLASIP), a World Bank-funded, five-year initiative designed to make land and housing transactions more accessible, transparent, and secure. The project focuses on strengthening housing finance, advancing land reforms, and promoting sustainable investment in the sector.
The head of Risk, Compliance and Sustainability at the Kenya Mortgage Refinance Company (KMRC), Florah Muthaura, stated that the project will not only improve housing access but also create employment opportunities.
The project is a joint effort between the State Department for Lands and KMRC, aimed at streamlining land administration systems and supporting the government’s affordable housing agenda.
Other key contributors at the forum included representatives from the National Treasury and KMRC, who shared insights on financing frameworks and the importance of cross-agency collaboration in supporting land sector transformation.
Participants also discussed enhancing policy implementation and leveraging innovation to improve land-related services.
The State Department reaffirmed its dedication to ongoing stakeholder dialogue to drive sustainable progress in the land sector.
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