NAROK, Kenya, Nov 15 – President William Ruto has defended his development record in the Maa region, declaring that he has fulfilled commitments made to the community ahead of the 2022 General Election.
The President cited progress in resolving historical land grievances, infrastructure development, healthcare, education and housing as evidence of his administration’s delivery on the promises.
Speaking during the closing ceremony of the Maa Cultural and Tourism Festival at Sekenani Gate in the Maasai Mara Game Reserve on Saturday, Ruto said his government had made significant progress in addressing longstanding land disputes affecting communities in Narok, Kajiado and Samburu counties.
He cited the settlement of residents on 10,000 acres of Kedong Ranch in Narok County as one of the commitments he said had been fulfilled.
In Samburu, the President said Marmar Ranch had been reverted to the county government for subdivision and distribution to residents.
He also announced that the government had issued a title deed for the Maasai Mau Forest to Narok County, alongside ongoing fencing works to establish clear boundaries and protect the forest from encroachment.
“We have given the title deed to the county government, and we are fencing off the forest to protect it from encroachment,” Ruto said.
On Amboseli National Park, the President said his administration had resolved to transfer the facility to Kajiado…
