Reprieve to Laikipia as ranchers ordered to fence off their land

The Mountain Journal

President William Ruto has ordered the ranchers in Laikipia county to fence their land in efforts to stop wildlife from invading nearby farms.

 The President speaking in Nanyuki during  the interdenominational prayers  said the ranchers will be required to fence off their land.

“ Human wildlife conflict is a major concern that the ranchers  will be required to fence off their land to stop the invasion of animals in farms destroying food crops,” said Ruto.

 In the county  issue pertaining human wildlife conflict and banditry are the main concerns that the leaders demand they be dealt with.

Present in the prayers were Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Governor Joshua Irungu, Senator John Kinyuua, MPs Jane Kagiri, Mwangi Kiunjuri, Wachira Karani and Sarah Korere.

 The President also said after deliberation with leaders several dams  will be done in the county in efforts to address food security.

 The dams are Kahurura, Pesi and Rumuruti.

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