The Constitution of Kenya 2010 at Chapter Five is dedicated to land and environment. For many Kenyans the ownership, use and management of land are an emotive issue and was one of the key issues that drove the need for a new Constitution. The Agenda 4’s main commitment was among other issues bring about comprehensive land reform.
This essay looks development of the legislation on land in Kenya, the challenges arising vis-à-vis the Constitution of 2010 and the subsequent legislation.