NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept 28, 2025 — The government has unveiled a series of sweeping administrative and development actions touching on land acquisition, judicial appointments, and education sector reforms, according to notices published late last week. The National Land Commission (NLC), Chief Justice Martha Koome, and Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba announced separate but significant measures aimed at strengthening public service delivery and improving governance.
In the land sector, the NLC issued official acquisition notices for privately owned parcels in Nairobi and Taita Taveta counties, paving the way for key road infrastructure projects. The Commission also set aside land in Isiolo County for the State Law Office, signaling the expansion of legal infrastructure in northern Kenya. The affected landowners will be compensated as per constitutional and legal provisions, with NLC emphasizing that the projects are part of the government’s push to modernize national transport corridors and administrative services.
Meanwhile, in the judiciary, Chief Justice Martha Koome appointed 129 new judicial officers to serve as adjudicators in small claims courts across the country. The move is expected to reduce case backlogs and make justice more accessible, particularly for Kenyans engaged in low-value civil disputes. Koome described the appointments as a major milestone in her plan to deliver speedy, affordable, and efficient justice for all. The new officers will serve in both urban and rural jurisdictions where demand for dispute resolution has surged.
In the education docket, CS Julius Ogamba announced 16 appointments and reappointments to various educational boards and agencies in a gazette notice dated September 26. The changes are part of an ongoing restructuring effort aimed at improving oversight and service delivery within the sector. Similar appointments were also made by Attorney General Dorcas Oduor, while county-level adjustments were reported in Kitui and Kwale. According to the Education Ministry, the reforms align with the government’s broader agenda to professionalize leadership in key institutions.
Analysts note that the coordinated announcements reflect a renewed effort by President William Ruto’s administration to tighten governance and ensure smoother service delivery ahead of the 2026 budget cycle.