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Kimilili is a town and area in Kenya's Bungoma District. The area is occupied mainly by the Bukusu and Sabaot communities. Its proximity to the fertile slopes of Mt Elgon, on the Kenya-Uganda border, has made it a trading center for agricultural goods and services. The town has an urban population of 10,251.
The surrounding region is mainly farmland, the main cash crops being coffee, maize, beans, sunflower seed and tea.
In past years, this region has suffered from land conflicts that have resulted in displacement of thousands. The famous Sabaot Land Defense Forces who were the aggressors and the main agitators of this conflict, have, however, been subdued by the government.
Below a link to BBC news on the Sabaot Land Defence Forces:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/7238489.stm
In a nutshell:
- Over 300,000 people have been displaced in Kenya since the violence erupted. Our 250 Kimilili kids are victims as well
- Over 400 poeple have been killed by the SLDF. Its members are armed with assault rifles
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