There was drama on Monday when irate residents of Menengai area in Nakuru stormed officers of Kenya Forest Service in the area.
The angry residents demonstrated up to the offices demanding action is taken against an officer attached to the office and deployed to the Menengai crater forest.
According to those who witnessed the drama, the angry resident took to the offices and accused a police officer only identified by the residents as ‘Shughuli’ of harassing resident who visit Menengai to fetch firewood or for recreation purposes.
“He demands bribes from us, if you have no money you are beaten like a dog. We are very angry,” one of the protestors said.
The residents also claimed the officer sexually harasses women who are cornered collecting firewood in the forest.
“He is a shameless officer. He runs his hands on women breasts everytime he gets one in the forest,” Peter Gitonga said.
Residents alleged the officer demands a bribe of Sh 200 for one to collect firewood in the forest.
Regional KFS boss Erastus Mugo assured the residents that appropriate action will be taken against the officer.