Challenge a compulsory land acquisition decision or compensation award at the Land Acquisition Tribunal
Judiciary Tribunals · sources read 2 Oct 2026
If you're unhappy with a National Land Commission decision on compulsory acquisition of your land, including the compensation, file an appeal with the Land Acquisition Tribunal on the Judiciary e-filing portal within 30 days. The tribunal must decide within 60 days.
- Fee
- We couldn't confirm a fee from the official page. Check it there before you pay.
- How long
- The tribunal hears and decides appeals within 60 days of filing
- Deadline
- Appeal within 30 days of the National Land Commission decision
- Where
- Online on the Judiciary e-filing portal (efiling.court.go.ke). Office: Ground Floor, Kenya Re Towers, Upper Hill, Nairobi, Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm. Email lat@court.go.ke.
What you need
- The National Land Commission decision or award you are challenging
Steps
- File your appeal online on the Judiciary e-filing portal (efiling.court.go.ke), choosing the Land Acquisition Tribunal. Do it within 30 days of the NLC decision.
- Can't file online? The tribunal registry will help you. Office: Ground Floor, Kenya Re Towers, Upper Hill, Nairobi (lat@court.go.ke).
- Watch for your hearing dates on the Causelist portal or Kenya Law. If your phone number is linked to your e-filing account, you'll get an SMS too.
Watch out
- If the tribunal finds you should have been paid more, it can order the NLC to pay interest on the extra amount.
- Filing fees depend on the type of case. The e-filing portal shows the fee, or ask the tribunal.
- You can appeal the tribunal's decision to the Environment and Land Court, but only on a point of law.
Who can apply
- Anyone dissatisfied with a National Land Commission decision in the compulsory acquisition process.
- Disputes over compulsory acquisition, wayleaves, easements and public rights of way go to this tribunal first.
Official sources (3)
- Tribunals Frequently Asked Questions (Land Acquisition Tribunal section) tribunals.judiciary.go.ke · read 2 Oct 2026
- Land Act No. 6 of 2012 (Revised Edition 2019) landcommission.go.ke · read 2 Oct 2026
- Tribunals Registry Operations Manual (2023) tribunals.judiciary.go.ke · read 2 Oct 2026