Ogiek community elders reject plan to dish out Mau forest land

Ogiek and Lembus Council of elders led by chairman Joseph Leboo (centre) addressing the press in Nakuru on October 25,2016. They oppose the decision by the government to issue title deeds to residents living in East Mau. (PHOTO: KIPSANG JOSEPH/ STANDARD)

Elders from Ogiek and Lembus communities have opposed a Government plan to dish out land in Mau Forest.

They claimed there are plans to issue title deeds to people who have been living in parts if East Mau.