Authorities in Narok county have confirmed that the Mau Forest water complex is almost completely vacated by settlers accused of encroaching into the water complex.
The government has in the last few months been in a campaign to have the settlers voluntarily leave forest, with those who defy the order set to he forcefully evicted.
But Narok County Commissioner Samuel Kimiti has said that majority of the settlers have since left on their own, saying that about 90 percent have already sought habitat elsewhere.
Speaking on Thursday, he said that occupants of 3,184 of the targeted 3,366 households have since left the forest, while 182 households left their farm produce behind.
KBC has also confirmed that the authorities have received land ownership documents which have been surrendered by the evictees, including tittle deeds and allotment letters.
Mr Kimiti told the broadcaster that contrary to the claims being made by politicians that the people have nowhere to go, the families have already decided to leave.
He also rubbished claims that officers spearheading the exercise are subjecting the evictees to inhumane treatment.
He said that 400 people have been deployed to rehabilitate the forest once completely clear of the settlers, with the plan including replanting trees.