National Lands Commission (NLC) Chief Executive Officer Kabale Tache has reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to achieving the constitutional and statutory requirement of ensuring that at least five per cent of its workforce comprises persons living with disabilities.
Appearing before the National Assembly’s Public Accounts Committee during examination of the Auditor-General’s Report for the 2023/2024 financial year, the CEO acknowledged that the Commission has not yet attained the required threshold but assured Members of Parliament that corrective measures are already underway.
Tache told the Committee that the Commission is implementing deliberate reforms aimed at making its recruitment processes more inclusive and accessible to qualified persons with disabilities.
“Out of our current workforce of 628 employees, only seven are persons with disabilities. We acknowledge that this is below the legal requirement, and we are fully committed to addressing the gap through future recruitment and human resource reforms,” she said.
She noted that the Commission will strengthen collaboration with organisations representing persons with disabilities to encourage qualified candidates to apply for vacancies, and to ensure recruitment processes remain accessible and fair.
The CEO emphasized that the Commission’s leadership is determined to build a workplace that reflects diversity, equality and inclusivity, while fully complying with the provisions of the Persons with Disabilities Act, 2003.
**Broader Institutional Reforms**
Beyond the commitment on disability inclusion, Tache highlighted ongoing institutional reforms that have strengthened the Commission’s operations.
She said the NLC has continued to streamline internal administrative processes, enhance accountability in land administration, improve service delivery, strengthen governance structures and promote transparency in the management of public land.
She added that the Commission has also been focusing on improving operational efficiency through better coordination between departments, enhanced financial management, and implementation of governance reforms aimed at restoring public confidence in the institution.
**Committee Response**
Members of the Public Accounts Committee welcomed the CEO’s commitment and encouraged the Commission to ensure that future recruitment exercises prioritize compliance with the five per cent disability employment requirement, while sustaining the broader institutional reforms already underway.
The session formed part of the Committee’s review of the Auditor-General’s reports on the Commission’s accounts for the 2023/2024 financial year.