Naivasha leaders have accused their colleagues in Narok and Kajiado of incitement in the Narasha eviction. The leaders, who included three MPs from Nakuru county, called for the respect of constitutional offices. They said a court order that directed the eviction was genuine. This came as officials of Ng'ati Farm, which is at the centre of the controversy, said they will not give any more land to the pastoralists.
Speaking after holding a closed door meeting in Naivasha, the leaders said the incident was causing unnecessary tension in the area. Naivasha MP John Kihagi said the court had decided on the matter but political will is lacking. Kihagi said he is optimistic that a lasting solution will be found. He said the issue should not bring enmity between communities living in the area. "It is unfair if we become selective in respecting court orders and as leaders we should be in the forefront of calling peace," said Kihagi.
Bahati MP Kimani Ngunjiri said they will table the Narasha land ownership row in the parliamentary lands committee. "We passed the constitution which creates various offices like the Judiciary and we should learn to respect these institutions and their directives," said Ngunjiri. Ng'ati Farmers chair Patrick Karanja said they have had enough of giving out their land. Karanja said in 2009, they accepted a court ruling and gave more than 4,200 acres to the Maasai. He said they have title deeds.
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