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"We just want the owner to leave and allow the residents to utilise it." 

Kericho Senator Aaron Cheruyiot now wants President William Ruto's government to seize Kendong  Ranch whose ownership has been linked to President Uhuru Kenyatta's family. 

The Senator who was speaking in Narok county on Friday said he is ready to champion the course that will see that ranch given back to Narok county residents. 

He was in the company of Narok East MP Ken Aramat who raised concerns that the farm was not being utilised.

"Heavy police presence is always at the farm blocking the local residents from collecting sand, water, and even grazing fields," Aramat said.

Kedong Ranch in Narok County

"We have a special attachment with Kedong Ranch, and we are not advocating for protests, but we just want the owner to leave and allow the residents to utilise it," he added.

It is while responding to Aramat that Cheruyiot assured him that they will together to ensure the people get justice.

"You should pursue the rights of your people. Don't look back until they get back to the Kedong Ranch. We will support you on that," Cheruiyot said.

Kedong ranch has been the subject of major discussion in Narok county with the first family facing accusations of having taken away the community land.