LWEBRI Citizens Agency Chair Withdraws Earlier Claims Against NLC CEO, Announces Legal Action

By Christopher mbiti 

Nairobi, Kenya |July 21, 2026

The Chairperson of LWEBRI Citizens Agency, Francis Lwenya, has withdrawn an earlier statement that called for the removal of the Chief Executive Officer and Secretary of the National Lands Commission (NLC), Mrs. Kabale Atache Arero, saying the documents that informed the initial position were not authentic. 

Addressing the media, Lwenya said a fresh review of the documents presented to the agency established that they were not certified true copies from the relevant investigative authorities and as a result, he said the earlier statement had been set aside.

Lwenya further alleged that there appears to be a coordinated effort by certain individuals to force the removal of the NLC CEO by damaging her reputation without credible evidence. He emphasized that while public officials must remain accountable, any criticism directed at them should be based on facts, fairness and verified evidence rather than personal attacks or unsubstantiated allegations. 

He expressed concern over what he described as attempts to undermine women in leadership, arguing that such actions could erode public confidence in institutions responsible for delivering key national development projects.

The LWEBRI Citizens Agency chair also reminded Kenyans that although the Constitution guarantees freedom of expression, that right does not extend to publishing false, defamatory or malicious statements against individuals. He urged members of the public and stakeholders to ensure public debate remains responsible and grounded in verifiable facts. 

Lwenya has further instructed his legal team to move to the High Court to seek orders restraining individuals, organizations or parties from publishing what he termed false, unverified and unlawful allegations against Mrs. Kabale Atache Arero until the matter is heard and determined by the court making it clear that the intended legal action is aimed at protecting the constitutional rights of the NLC CEO while ensuring that public discourse remains truthful and lawful. 

Lwenya has also alarmed those accusing the NLC CEO of misconduct to present any evidence they may have to the appropriate investigative agencies, including the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), relevant parliamentary committees and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), rather than engaging in what he described as a campaign of public vilification. 

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