WOMEN & YOUTH

The KLA’s strategic objective with regards to women and youth is to secure land rights for women, youth, persons with disability and land marginalized groups.

In this critical area, we are dedicated to advancing the rights and empowerment of women and youth in land and natural resource management in Kenya. Our efforts focus on ensuring that the legal, social, and economic rights of women and youth to own, control, access and manage land and property are fully recognized and protected, including on matters of inheritance and issues of Matrimonial Property rights.

We work with the youth in rural Kenya like in Turkana County, Kajiado County, Narok County and in urban centers like Nakuru County, Nairobi County and Mombasa County among others.

Land is a vital resource for both rural and urban communities in Kenya, and it holds immense potential for women and youth to achieve financial independence, improve food security, and contribute meaningfully to climate resilience initiatives and sustainable land practices.

We advocate for policies and practices that not only uphold these rights but also enable women and youth to take an active role in shaping the future of land use and environmental stewardship. By securing land ownership and control, we empower them to be leaders in their communities and drivers of change for a more sustainable and equitable future.

Our Interventions

The KLA collaborates with primary and secondary stakeholders to advocate for the adoption and enforcement of laws and policies that protect land rights for women, youth, persons with disabilities (PWDs), and marginalized groups. The Constitution of Kenya 2010 guarantees equal treatment for all individuals under the law, as outlined in Article 27(1).

Furthermore, Article 27(3) ensures gender equality across political, economic, cultural, and social spheres, prohibiting discrimination based on sex, race, and other factors. Article 27(4) also includes "age" as a prohibited basis for discrimination, fostering the inclusion of youth in land justice issues. Additionally, Articles 55, 56, and 60 of the Constitution emphasize the need for full participation of women, youth, and marginalized groups in governance, including land governance. By advocating for these constitutional provisions, the KLA aims to strengthen land rights and promote greater equity in land-related decision-making processes.

We are committed to empowering marginalized communities—especially women, youth, persons with disabilities (PWDs), indigenous peoples, and ethnic minorities—by amplifying their voices in land management and administration.

Through strong advocacy and strategic lobbying, we push for the creation of an inclusive land management framework that prioritizes social, economic, and environmental justice.

A core focus of our Women Land Rights Programme is to ensure that women and marginalized groups in counties like Taita Taveta, Turkana, Kakamega, and Kwale gain secure, equitable access to land. We advocate for policies that enable the issuance of land title deeds to these communities, thus fostering sustainable empowerment.

Recognizing the crucial role of youth in shaping the future of land governance, the KLA collaborates with youth organizations to build a sustained, technology-driven interest in land rights. By leveraging digital tools, including social cartography, we engage young people across the country in land governance processes. Through information hubs and centers of excellence, we will empower youth with the knowledge and resources they need to advocate for land rights in their communities.

Furthermore, the KLA facilitates intergenerational learning opportunities by connecting veteran land rights defenders with the next generation of youth advocates. These teach-ins, field visits, and practical engagements ensure that land rights knowledge and strategies are passed down, strengthening the movement for land justice across generations.