The National Land Commission (NLC) has allocated 42 acres of land in Nairobi to the Kenya Railways Corporation for residential development, subject to strict environmental and land-use conditions.
In a gazette notice dated December 5, NLC Chairperson Gershom Otachi said the two parcels Block 41/237 and Block 41/236 will support new housing and related infrastructure. Kenya Railways has been given 180 days to submit a land use and management plan outlining compliance with planning laws, environmental conservation measures, and regulated access for surrounding communities.
The corporation will also be required to maintain at least 10 per cent vegetation cover, safeguard natural resources, protect wildlife corridors, and file annual reports with the commission. Any major development must undergo an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment in accordance with EMCA regulations.
NLC further directed Kenya Railways to rehabilitate quarries, promote waste recycling, adopt climate-smart emissions and collaborate with communities to create income opportunities. The agency must also remit all statutory fees due to the county government. Otachi noted that the corporation is prohibited from transferring any portion of the land without written consent from NLC, and must ensure inclusive governance structures involving women, youth, and local leaders.
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