IPP Media — Godfrey Massay, Landesa’s Tanzania Program Director, spoke on a panel at the Fourth International Conference on Youth and Land Governance (CIGOFA 4) about the importance of changing traditional practices that delay youth land ownership, arguing that early ownership is crucial for economic empowerment and sustainable land management.
Rwanda Inspirer — Landesa is partnering with the Rwanda Land Management and Use Authority to deploy 50 specialized land surveyors in Eastern Rwanda, addressing chronic land boundary disputes in Nyagatare, Kayonza, and Kirehe districts. This initiative aims to provide accurate boundary demarcations and empower local authorities to manage land conflicts effectively, fostering peace and reducing future disputes.
IPP Media – Landesa’s Africa Region Director, Everlyne Nairesiae, was featured at the Fourth International Youth and Land Governance Conference (CIGOFA 4), where she emphasized the importance of youth land rights and secure tenure for building sustainable livelihoods and contributing to Africa’s development.
Green Waves Media — Landesa’s Khadija Mrisho spoke at the Rural Women’s Day celebrations hosted by the Dodoma City Council, emphasizing that increased awareness of land rights has enabled many women in rural areas to claim their right to land, furthering economic independence and decision-making power.
Landesa’s Rachel McMonagle was quoted in an article about the need to include rural people in conservation efforts. Failing to safeguard the land and forest rights of Indigenous communities would both jeopardize livelihoods and undermine global efforts to combat climate change.
IPP Media — Landesa Land Tenure Expert Masalu Luhula was interviewed about how climate change is affecting agriculture, infrastructure, and other sectors in Africa. He shared: “There is a need to promote public awareness and gender inclusive decision-making in addressing climate change through different strategies related to adaptation, resilience, and mitigation.”
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The Nation — Last week, Kenya Land Alliance and Landesa launched Ardhi Caucus to strengthen coordination between government and non-government actors and improve land rights outcomes, especially for women and marginalized groups. Members include public and private sector, as well as academia and research institutions.
The Star Kenya — Landesa and Kenya Land Alliance have formed a new network of state and non-state actors to push for faster land reforms that are people-centred, inclusive and gender-responsive.
Y News — Landesa and the Kenya Land Alliance have announced the launch of the Ardhi Caucus on Secure Land Tenure for All, addressing Kenya’s historical land challenges and promoting tenure security through a collaborative, multi-stakeholder approach that includes government and civil society.