The government has clarified its stance on potential evictions from the disputed 34-acre section of Ngong Forest.
Environment, Climate Change and Forestry Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa appeared before the National Assembly's Committee on Implementation on Thursday, June 12, where she assured residents occupying the contested land that no evictions would take place until a Cabinet decision is reached.
According to the CS, the Ministry had complied with previous House resolutions that directed a halt to threats or attempts to repossess the land from residents in Lang'ata Constituency. "After the advice from Parliament, no threats from government or the Kenya Forest Service have been issued to the residents, and normalcy has been achieved," she said.
Health CS Deborah Barasa during a press briefing at Afya House, March 5, 2025 Photo Health CS Deborah Barasa The land in question, which hosts more than 20,000 families, has long been the subject of dispute from as far back as 2020.
