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Originally published by Nation CountiesSeptember 7, 2026
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Boni Forest community demands pay for 11 years of lost livelihoods
Residents seeking compensation for disrupted livelihoods due to anti-terrorism operation...
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The Boni community in Lamu County is demanding compensation for 11 years of lost livelihoods due to an ongoing government security operation in Boni Forest.
- The community seeks compensation comparable to the Sh1.76 billion paid to fisherfolk affected by the Lamu Port project.
- Key figures include Boni elders, leaders like former MCA Mohamed Delo, and Lamu County Commissioner Stephen Sangolo.
- The security operation, initially launched in September 2015 against Al-Shabaab, has restricted the community's access to the forest for traditional hunting, honey harvesting, and fruit gathering.
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