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August 26, 2026
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Ruto hands Sh2.6bn to Mau Forest evictees

Ruto hands Sh2.6bn to Mau Forest evictees

Each beneficiary received Sh200,000 through M-Pesa to help them resettle...

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President William Ruto has announced the disbursement of Sh2.6 billion to 13,000 families who were evicted from Mau Forest six years ago, marking the closure of a long-standing resettlement issue.

  • Each family received Sh200,000 via M-Pesa.
  • The payments were made by the Kenyan Government.
  • Additionally, 5,800 acres of land were purchased to settle squatters, and Sh1.2 billion was allocated for the construction of Johanna Ng'eno University.

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