Evict forest squatters, commissioner orders

Bungoma County Commissioner Mohamed Maalim chats with the County Administration Police Commander Paul Soi during this year Jamhuri day celebrations at Masinde Muliro Kanduyi Stadium on 2015. Maalim revealed that they have arrested four notorious Sabaot Land Defense Force remnants who have been terrorizing residents of the County. (PHOTO: TITUS OTEBA/STANDARD)

Bungoma County Commissioner Maalim Mohammed has ordered the eviction of individuals who have built temporary structures in Mt Elgon forest.

He also warned Kenya Forest Service (KFS) rangers against laxity, saying the forest was a crucial water tower that must be protected.