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September 19, 2026
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Invading lands: Laikipia tightens rules for herders

Invading lands: Laikipia tightens rules for herders

Herders from other counties driving livestock into Laikipia in search of pasture will be required to produce letters from their respective chiefs indicating their destination and the person hosting them. Assistant County Commissioner (ACC) for Ol Moran Division in Kirima Sub-Coun..

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Laikipia County has implemented stricter regulations for herders entering the region from other counties, requiring official documentation to prevent land conflicts and protect private property.

  • Herders must now present letters from their chiefs detailing their destination and host in Laikipia.
  • This measure aims to mitigate conflicts arising from livestock grazing on private farms without consent, as stated by Assistant County Commissioner Onesmus Kamau.
  • Mukutan Conservancy, through its corporate social responsibility programme, donated a water tank, desks, and a girls' toilet block to Laikipia Ranching Primary and Junior School.

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