Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has promised to intervening in different Talai Community concerns that have existed since pre-colonial times.
The minority community has been fighting for restitution for a colonial-era land grab, accusing the British of collective punishment and forcibly evicting them from their land, which was later turned into profitable tea fields.
After a 5-hour closed-door discussion with four Talai Clans on Sunday, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua promised that the land and settlement issue would be handled shortly.
“We will assist in resolving the land dispute so that the men who fought for Kenya’s independence can be proud of their contribution,” he said.
“The Talai Community occupies a special place in our country because of the role it played in the resistance against the brutal colonial regime.”
“The legendary Orkoiyot Koitalel arap Samoei hailed from the community, his bravery and courage then inspiring other resistance movements across the country.”
Gachagua, who was accompanied by other politicians, including Nandi Governor Stephen Arap Sang, stated that they had also resorted to having the 15-kilometer Chepkober-Talai-Kaiboi route tarmacked. This would improve transport and mobility in the Nandi Central, Chesumei, Nandi North, and Turbo Sub-Counties.
Gachagua committed to develop Kapsisiywa Dispensary to a Health Centre and to ensure the completion of the Kombe Water Project.
