Some Bomet leaders say Kipsigis politicians lie about land rights. They met Friday, and activist Wesley Langat told reporters that leaders should stop making problems worse. The land fight centers on 6300 acres in Angata Barrikoi, which both Kipsigis and Maasai groups claim. Courts have ruled seven times for the Maasai side, which holds title deeds through its farming group.
An earlier peace deal gave the Kipsigis people 1500 acres, but that agreement fell apart. Five people died Monday when police tried to mark land boundaries under court orders. Langat thinks some politicians use this fight to look important rather than help find real answers. He praised former governor Tunai for creating jobs for all groups.
One local leader said many elders know the truth but fear looking like traitors if they admit it. Youth leader John Korir asked everyone to stay calm during this time. He believes children matter more than any political games people might play with the situation.
An earlier peace deal gave the Kipsigis people 1500 acres, but that agreement fell apart. Five people died Monday when police tried to mark land boundaries under court orders. Langat thinks some politicians use this fight to look important rather than help find real answers. He praised former governor Tunai for creating jobs for all groups.
One local leader said many elders know the truth but fear looking like traitors if they admit it. Youth leader John Korir asked everyone to stay calm during this time. He believes children matter more than any political games people might play with the situation.
