President William Ruto has disbursed Sh2.6 billion to compensate thousands of families displaced during the 2022 Mau Forest evictions. The payout fulfills a key campaign pledge aimed at resolving the long-standing displacement crisis.

The month-long search for Paul Rop, a missing man from Nakuru, concluded tragically with the discovery of his decomposing body in Mau Forest.

Each beneficiary received Sh200,000 through M-Pesa to help them resettle.

The contentious issue of Mau Forest evictions has re-emerged as a significant political topic, posing a reality test for President Ruto as Kenya approaches the 2027 general election.

Kenyan President William Ruto declared that the protection of the Mau Forest complex has been legally fortified by issuing formal title deeds, signaling a shift toward documented land governance.