Govt disburses Ksh 2.6B to Mau Forest evictees
The Kenyan government has disbursed Ksh 2.6 billion to compensate 13,000 families evicted from the Mau Forest six years ago. President William Ruto also announced the purchase of land for squatters and the funding of a new university in Emurua Dikirr.
Why it matters
This marks the resolution of a long-standing land dispute and environmental management issue in Kenya, while highlighting government efforts to fulfill infrastructure and social welfare pledges.
The Government has paid Ksh 2.6 billion to 13,000 families who were evicted from the Narok Mau Forest six years ago .
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