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Squatters now accuse officers of torching their houses in forest

Some of the houses of families living in a forest.  [PHOTO: file/ STANDARD]

By SILAH KOSKEI

KENYA: Squatters in Embobut forest in Elgeyo/Marakwet County have protested at the alleged torching of their houses by Kenya Forest Service officers in attempts to evict them.

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