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On 2 May, 2012 the National Land Commission Act, Land Act and the Land Registration Act became operational following President Kibaki's assent to the proposed bills by Parliament in line with Article 68 of the Constitution of Kenya.

Mbale, Uganda, 7 October 2011. With the enthusiasm and cooperation of the Government of Uganda through its Ministry of Land, Housing and Urban Development (MLHUD),  municipal officials, community leaders and mem

Mbale, Uganda, 7 October 2011. With the enthusiasm and cooperation of the Government of Uganda through its Ministry of Land, Housing and Urban Development (MLHUD),  municipal officials, community leaders and mem