The Indigenous Women Council celebrated its 10th anniversary in Nanyuki, Laikipia County, joined by National Land Commission (NLC) CEO Kabale Tache, in a vibrant event honoring a decade of transformative contributions to land rights, environmental conservation, and equitable development in Kenya.
The milestone event highlighted the Council’s vital role in empowering Indigenous women to shape decisions on land, culture, and livelihoods. Since its inception, the Council has driven inclusive governance, protected community land rights, and promoted sustainable development, aligning with the NLC’s mission to manage public land and rectify historical land injustices.
In her address, Tache praised the Council’s achievements, emphasizing the need to blend Indigenous knowledge with modern land management practices. “Indigenous women’s leadership is key to crafting policies that ensure fair land access and environmental stewardship,” she said, reaffirming the NLC’s commitment to amplifying these voices in land governance, climate discussions, and policy-making.
The NLC pledged to advocate for stronger legal protections, enhanced tenure security, and the preservation of Indigenous rights within Kenya’s land frameworks. Tache called for ongoing collaboration, stating, “Supporting Indigenous women’s land rights is a matter of justice and a cornerstone of a resilient, inclusive Kenya.”
The celebration underscored the Council’s impact and the NLC’s dedication to fostering partnerships that advance gender equity in land governance. By championing the inclusion of Indigenous women, both organizations aim to strengthen Kenya’s development agenda, ensuring sustainable and equitable progress for all.
