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Saboti MP Demands Urgent Compensation for Sokoni Community Displaced by Kitale-Endebess-Suam Road Project

Saboti Member of Parliament Caleb Amisi has called for immediate action to compensate members of the Sokoni Community Development Organisation whose land was acquired for the construction of the Kitale-Endebess-Suam road.  

In a statement sought from the Departmental Committee on Lands in the National Assembly, Amisi highlighted the prolonged delay in compensating the affected families, many of whom were displaced years ago.  


The government acquired land from the Sokoni Community to facilitate the construction of the crucial Kitale-Endebess-Suam highway, a key infrastructure project aimed at boosting trade and connectivity in the region. 

However, despite the project’s completion, hundreds of displaced families are yet to receive their rightful compensation, leaving them in financial distress and uncertainty.  

"The people of Sokoni sacrificed their land for national development, yet they continue to suffer due to delayed compensation. This is unacceptable. The government must expedite the payment process to ensure justice for these families who have waited far too long," noted the MP.

He further urged the Ministry of Lands and Physical Planning and the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) to provide a clear timeline for disbursement, warning that further delays would only deepen the community’s grievances.  

Affected residents have expressed frustration over the prolonged wait, with some reporting loss of livelihoods due to the displacement. A spokesperson for the Sokoni Community Development Organisation lamented:  

"We supported this project in good faith, believing the government would honor its promise. Now, years later, we are still struggling while the road is already in use. Where is our justice?" asked one of the affected residents.

Amisi has vowed to follow up with the relevant authorities to ensure the matter is resolved promptly. 

He has also called for transparency in the compensation process to prevent further exploitation of affected families.  

"We will not rest until every deserving individual is paid. The government must uphold its obligations to the people," he asserted.  

The Departmental Committee on Lands is expected to issue a response within 14 days, as per parliamentary procedures.  

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