More security personnel have been sent to Laikipia following Saturday’s killing of a General Service Unit officer at Ol Moran. The new team, led by a senior GSU commander, has instructions to drive out herders who have invaded private ranches in the area, officials aware of the plans said. On July 28, the government gave herders who have invaded private farms in Laikipia seven days to move out or face eviction. Speaking at the Anti-Stock Theft Unit camp in Naibor in Laikipia county, Matiang'i blamed the encroaching herders for violent clashes with local farmers and owners of private ranches and conservancies. The programme will complement a similar one being implemented by the Laikipia county government.

Source: The Star August 03, 2021 18:56 UTC