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Written question asked by Bishop of St Albans (Bishops (affiliation)) on Monday, 4 December 2023, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 18 December 2023. It was answered by Lord Benyon (Conservative) on Monday, 18 December 2023 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Kenya: Indigenous Peoples

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the government of Kenya regarding the evictions of the Ogiek people and other indigenous peoples in the Mau forest in that country.

Answer

The British High Commission in Nairobi is closely monitoring events in the Mau Forest. The Minister for Africa and Development has not raised this issue with the Kenyan authorities.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL838
Session
2023-24
Related items
Kenya: Indigenous Peoples
Thursday, 23 May 2024
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
Kenya Indigenous peoples Ogiek
Link
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