The Sengwer community in Elgeyo Marakwet County has decried what its terms as continued violation of their rights by the government.

Some of the violations the community listed include killing of their members, maiming and destruction of property during the Embobut Forest evictions.

Community spokesperson Paul Kiptuga observed that some members also fled their homes while children lost their identity due to lack of parenting.

“Many of our members have been killed. Others have been maimed. As we speak, our children have lost their identity after we were evicted from Embobut forest,” he noted.

Speaking during a meeting the Kenya national Human Rights commission, he said the compensation given in 2013 was insufficient, while some families were also left out.

Kiptuga maintained that the forest remains their ancestral home, adding that they have been on the forefront in the conservation of the resource.

“Embobut forest has been our ancestral home and we have nowhere else to go. The compensation given in 2013 was little going by the disturbances and loss of life that was witnessed. As a community we want the government to fully implement the ruling by the East African court of justice so that we can get justice,” added Kiptuga.

The community, which had settled in the forest for decades before being kicked out, further demanded full implementation of the ruling made in their favor by the Arusha based East African court of justice.

KNHR Cyrus Wahu on his part noted that the commission will visit 11 other counties before a report detailing how to remedy the situation and prevent such occurrences in future is made.