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Two groups clash over Sh360 million UNDP funding in Elgeyo Marakwet

Part of Embobut forest in Elgeyo Marakwet County

Two groups claiming to represent indigenous communities living in Embobut Forest have clashed over release of Sh360 million for conservation by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

The factions ? Sengwer indigenous people of Embobut and Cherangany Hills and another group purporting to represent Marakwet, Sengwer, Keiyo and Pokots? have written conflicting letters to the UNDP, each claiming to represent the interests of the communities.

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