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Ruto threatens to withdraw Kenya from EACJ over Mau forest caveat

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President William Ruto in Nakuru City on July 15 where he announced the return of 'Kazi Mtaani' program which was rolled out by his predecessor Uhuru Kenyatta but discontinued in September 2022 after alleged embezzlement of funds. [Steve Mkawale, Standard]

Kenya will withdraw from the East African Court of Justice (EACJ) by the end of December if it does not lift the caveat on Mau Forest, President William Ruto has said.

Speaking in Nakuru county during a development tour, Ruto accused the Arusha-based court of unnecessary delay in lifting a caveat on hectares of land hived off the expansive Mau Forest Complex for human settlements.

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