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Communities face extinction after forest evictions

The Government evicted the Sengwer from Embobut forest in efforts to restore the Cheranganyi water tower that is under threat following massive destruction of the habitat. [PHOTOS: FILE/STANDARD]
          The Government evicted the Sengwer from Embobut forest in efforts to restore the Cheranganyi water tower that is under threat following massive destruction of the habitat. [PHOTOS: FILE/STANDARD]

By FRED KIBOR and KIBIWOTT KOROSS

Elgeyo/Marakwet : For centuries, the aboriginal Sengwer people have lived, hunted and gathered in Embobut Forest, Elgeyo/Marakwet and parts of West Pokot counties.

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