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Written question asked by Bishop of St Albans (Bishops (affiliation)) on Thursday, 9 May 2024, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 23 May 2024. It was answered by Lord Benyon (Conservative) on Thursday, 23 May 2024 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Kenya: Indigenous Peoples

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Benyon on 18 December 2023 (HL838), whether they have had any discussions with the government of Kenya regarding the eviction and destruction of property of the Ogiek people in the Mau forest of that country.

Answer

The British High Commission in Nairobi is closely monitoring events in the Mau Forest. I have not raised this issue with the Kenyan authorities.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL4539
Session
2023-24
Related items
Kenya: Indigenous Peoples
Monday, 18 December 2023
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
Kenya Indigenous peoples Ogiek
Link
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