Ruto announces Ksh2.6B compensation to Mau Forest evictees
President William Ruto has announced that 13,000 people who were evicted from the Mau Forest will receive a total of Ksh2.6 billion in compensation, with each beneficiary set to receive Ksh200,000. Speaking in Sogoo in Narok South on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, Ruto said the payment marked the final phase of the government’s efforts to […]
President William Ruto announced on August 26, 2026, that 13,000 evicted individuals from the Mau Forest will receive a total of Ksh2.6 billion in compensation, with each beneficiary set to receive Ksh200,000. Speaking in Sogoo, Narok South, Ruto described the payment as the final phase of the government's efforts to resolve the Mau Forest evictions, urging beneficiaries to prepare for the disbursement.
The announcement also includes the removal of restrictions on land outside the Mau Forest, allowing affected residents to resume normal activities on their farms and conduct transactions involving their land. Additionally, the government promised to issue title deeds to beneficiaries in September, with Ruto urging residents to prepare for his return to ensure every person on the list receives a title deed and proof of ownership.
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