Government To Set Up A Fence Surrounding Mau Forest, Those Living In The Forest Ordered To Leave

President William Ruto has issued a directive for the immediate eviction of Kenyan residents living in the Mau Forest area, with the aim of safeguarding this crucial water tower.

According to President Ruto, The Mau forest holds immense importance among the 10 water towers that we have in Kenya.

“Among the 10 water towers we have in Kenya, Mau Forest is the most important,” President Ruto.

“Those already in the Mau forest should get out immediately because we are putting up a fence. And it is not a request,” He added.

Speaking at the funeral of Titate Ole Sankai in Narok County, Ruto pledged that the Government will take every necessary measure to safeguard the various water towers across the nation.

The Head of State further mentioned that the Government has secured funding to enclose all the water towers.

The forest is managed by the Kenya Forest Service (KFS), and it stands as the largest remaining indigenous forest in Kenya.

The forest shares its boundaries with Kericho County to the West, Narok to the South, Nakuru to the North, and Bomet to the South-West. It is divided into seven distinct blocs: South-West Mau (Tinet), East Mau, Oldonyo Purro, Transmara, Maasai Mau, Western Mau, and Southern Mau.