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Bishop Alfred Rotich. [File, Standard]
The Catholic Diocese of Kericho has called on the government to urgently intervene to stop the alleged destruction of the Londiani Forest Block and address rising tensions over land at the Samburet Tea Estate.
Bishop Alfred Rotich warned that continued destruction of the forest and the conflict at Samburet could threaten the environment, livelihoods and peaceful coexistence among communities living in the area.
In an open letter to President William Ruto dated August 4th,2026, Rotich said the Londiani forest block, particularly the Samburet area and its environs, was facing what he described as unprecedented destruction driven by human exploitation and political interests.
