The leaders, led by the former Bomet governor, accused the government of disregarding petitions filed in court seeking redress on the validity of title deeds. The leaders say evictions have disrupting learning in schools and denied children the right to education at a time national examinations are set to start. “Since the initial eviction in 2005 kicked off, numerous commissions and tasks forces have been set up to delineate the Mau forest boundary. Rather than the combative stance he took during phase one of the Mau eviction, he has adopted a diplomatic approach that seeks to engage in dialogue with the government. Mr Ruto and a section of the leaders have since met ODM leader Raila Odinga and Rift Valley Regional Commissioner George Natembeya, who is leading the steering committee that is charged with rehabilitating the Mau forest.

Source: Daily Nation October 18, 2019 13:52 UTC