Plan to settle Mau Mau war veterans in Laikipia kicks off
Ms Evelyne Wanjugu Kimathi (centre) the daughter of former Mau Mau war veteran Dedan Kimathi on December 13, 2018 during the signing of the transaction fees agreement for the Rimuruti land which her foundation is buying to settle former freedom fighters. PHOTO | NDUNG'U GACHANE | NATION MEDIA GROUP
According to foundation’s director Everlyne Wanjugu Kimathi, the land cost Sh2.1 billion and will be paid for in three phases.
Ms Kimathi described the first transaction as a major stride in honouring the war veterans.
She said the foundation was formed with the assistance of the surviving Mau Mau war veterans who are the coordinators in 11 counties.
The journey to settle former Kenyan freedom fighters has kicked off after the Dedan Kimathi Foundation paid the first part of Sh31 million to Mathira-Kahonoki-Gitaaraga Land Investment Company who are selling their land situated in Rimuruti, Laikipa County.
The foundation plans to settle 3,455 surviving Mau Mau war veterans where each member will get a three-and-a-half acre piece of land by January 2019 after the foundation settles payment in accordance with the agreement.
