On April 2 at 7.30pm, as KFS rangers in Tangul and Kipsiton KFS stations braved the cold weather, irate residents invaded. The elder further accused KFS rangers of flushing out local herders while allowing herders from neighbouring West Pokot to graze their animals in Embobut forest. Resident Simon Kibet said KFS rangers carry out selective arrests and detention of locals. The compensation turned out be a scam.”Samuel Lelmengit says the Sengwer community was given preferential treatment in the compensation. FOREST RETURN BIDIn December 2015, KFS dispatched more wardens to guard Embobut forest, following demands by the Sengwer community to return to the forest.

Source: The Star April 23, 2017 21:22 UTC