Government suspends LC I role in land transactions 

The Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development has temporarily suspended the involvement of Local Council I (LC I) chairpersons who are participating in ongoing election campaigns from handling land-related transactions until the electoral process is concluded.

The directive, issued as LC I election campaigns enter the final stages, is intended to protect the integrity of land dealings and prevent possible disputes, fraud and irregularities during the transition period.

In a notice issued by the ministry, campaigning LC I chairpersons have been advised not to witness, endorse, recommend or oversee any land transactions until the elections are completed.

The ministry said the decision is a precautionary measure aimed at separating political activities from administrative responsibilities, particularly those involving land ownership and verification.

“Members of the public are advised to avoid relying on campaigning LC I chairpersons for matters relating to sale or purchase of land, witnessing or endorsing land agreements, boundary-related disputes, land ownership verification or any other transaction requiring local administrative involvement,” the statement reads.

The suspension affects a range of land services traditionally handled at the local level, including verification of ownership claims, boundary mediation and endorsement of land agreements.

The ministry has instead advised members of the public with urgent land matters to seek assistance through lawful channels, including engaging qualified legal practitioners.

Officials said the temporary measure is aimed at protecting citizens from making costly mistakes during the election period, when administrative roles and political campaigns may overlap.

“The precaution will help prevent costly mistakes and safeguard the interests of all parties,” the ministry said.

The public has been urged to exercise patience until the LC I election process is concluded, after which normal administrative roles are expected to resume.

The directive comes at a time when local leaders play a critical role in community-level land administration, often serving as witnesses in land transactions and helping resolve ownership disputes.

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