Ogiek protest against plan to settle Mau land dispute
Ogiek community leaders speak to the press in Nakuru town on October 22, 2020 on the government's proposals to resettle members evicted from Mau Forest in 1988 and 1989.
At the centre of the storm is the implementation of the May 26, 2017 landmark judgement by the Arusha-based African Court on Human and People’s Rights.
Council of Elders Chairman John Sironga has threatened to lead the community in a major demonstration to State House Nairobi to register their displeasure with the way the government is handling the matter.
The government's bid to resolve Eastern Mau Forest land disputes is facing headwinds after the Ogiek threatened to withdraw from the process, citing dishonesty of State officials.
At the centre of the storm is the implementation of the May 26, 2017 landmark judgement by the Arusha-based African Court on Human and People’s Rights.
