This archive report was first published on 4 December 2019.
December 4, 2019, marked a significant moment for Mau evictees as a group of Kalenjin politicians hinted at purchasing land to resettle them while pursuing legal matters. However, the silence from these leaders has left the affected individuals in a state of uncertainty.
Senator Aaron Cheruiyot, a key figure in the group, had accused the government of evicting people from Mau despite their long history of residence in the area.
During a funds drive meeting for a conference hall at the Chelilis African Inland Church in Bureti subcounty, the politicians, including Kericho County Women Representative Florence Bore and others, expressed their concerns about the government's handling of the situation.
The group had previously threatened to take the matter to an international court, citing the government's failure to protect forest evictees. Senator Cheruiyot had promised to pursue the case until the over 3,000 affected individuals received justice.
However, the politicians have since remained tight-lipped about their plans to purchase land for the evictees, leaving many wondering about their next move.
