MP wants Mau settlers evicted next month
By Kipchumba Kemei
27 December 2010 A section of Narok County leaders want the government to clear the 146, 800 hectare Maasai Mau forest of settlers next month. “It will be our new year gift if the forest is going to be cleared of settlements next month. We are tired of waiting,” said the Narok South MP Nkoidila Lankaas. Lankas who was flanked by 22 councilors said on Monday the government was to blame for the continued destruction of the forest because it had not shown seriousness in securing it. The leaders wondered why it has taken long for the forest to be secured and rehabilitated and urged the Prime Minister Raila Odinga to remove the settlers whom they claim were responsible for its destruction. “The Prime Minister should renew his efforts to save this important water catchment area that is also important to the country’s economy. Kenyans are wondering if people who have settled in it are important than the country’s interest,” they added. …
