This archive report was first published on 28 June 2021.
Published on June 28, 2021, a group of reportedly hired goons stormed a 100-acre Konyit farm in Ainabkoi Sub County, Uasin Gishu County, leaving over 50 families without a home.
The armed goons ordered the families to vacate the farm, claiming they were acting on orders from the alleged multi-million-shilling property owner.
Alice Tebelo, a displaced victim, recounted the traumatic experience of being flushed out of her house by the goons.
“I did not manage to salvage any item from the house, including my poultry and my children’s education certificates. I have lived here for the past 39 years with my family. We tried to call the police for help, but they did not turn up, and my family and I have nowhere to go now,” cried Tebelo.
Mzee John Kangiro, a father of seven, condemned the manner in which the eviction exercise was carried out, stating that the families were not consulted and had stayed on the farm for more than 50 years without any problem.
“Where do they expect me to go with my grown-up children who were born and bred here?” posed Kangiro.
Uasin Gishu County Commissioner Stephen Kihara confirmed the incident and promised to liaise with the relevant national government department to address the matter.
“We are investigating the matter, and the necessary action will be taken by the relevant government agencies,” said Kihara.
