According to Article 67(2) of the Kenyan Constitution, the functions of the National Land Commission in Kenya should be to:
- Manage public land on behalf of the national and county governments;
- Recommend a national land policy to the national government;
- Advise the national government on a comprehensive programme for the registration of title in the land throughout Kenya;
- Conduct research related to land and the use of natural resources, and make recommendations to appropriate authorities;
- Initiate investigations, on its own initiative or on a complaint, into present or historical land injustices, and recommend appropriate redress;
- Encourage the application of traditional dispute resolution mechanisms in land conflicts;
- Assess tax on land and premiums on immovable property in any area designated by law; and
- Monitor and have oversight responsibilities over land use planning throughout the country.