Delivering on Pillar VIII – Protection Of Life And Property
From laikipia.go.ke
The County government of Laikipia has consistently maintained a good progress in fulfilling the promises made to the people during the 2017 General Election. Governor Ndiritu Muriithis election manifesto was anchored on 12 pillars that included (i) Proper Governance and Accountability, (ii) Job Creation: 30,000 Jobs, (iii) Farming Becomes a profitable business, (iv) Access to clean and Reliable water, (v) Access to Quality and Affordable Health Care, (vi) Employable youths and Entrepreneurship, (vii) Opportunities and Talent Development for young people, (viii) Protection of Life and Property, (ix) Light -up of homes and Markets, (x) Upgrade of roads and Building bridges, (xi) Develop Smart and Green Towns, and (xii) Destination Laikipia. In our seventh installment of From Political promises to Action we are focusing on Pillar number Eight: Protection of Life and Property.
The county government of Laikipia has made deliberate efforts to protect life and property of Laikipians. Under this pillar, a total of 411 persons were trained as NPR. These people helped in maintaining peace and restored order. Since 2017, invasion of private land by pastoralists from neighbouring counties has ceased. Immediately after his election, Governor Ndiritu Muriithi brought together all elected leaders from Laikipia, Baringo, Samburu and Isiolo to discuss how the region could move in step in developing the region.
From the talks, Amaya Triangle Initiative was born, as a bloc to champion uniform development of the four counties. A lot has been achieved through ATI. It recently got a boost from the EU which will be implementing Sh600 million worth of projects within the region. Amaya sought to uplift socio-economic status of the region through embracing modern technology of livestock production, education and infrastructure development. ATI has promoted community cohesion and peaceful co-existence. The government has also constructed four major fences that prevent the wild animals from invading the agricultural farms and also harming citizens. The fences also protect animal and plant habitats.
In Solio, the people are thankful to the government after completion of the Solio Conservancy fence. Residents had been complaining of animals invading their lands and destroying crops. Citizens living around Ngorare Conservancy have also expressed their gratitude to the County Government of Laikipia for constructing a fence around the conservancy. Governor Muriithi also promised to create strategic pasture reserves in partnership with land owners. To achieve this, the government has distributed 67 Feed pulverizers, 45 manual balers, 45 Motorized grass cutters; 7240kgs pasture seeds and 5040 kgs of assorted fodders.
Availability of enough pasture also minimizes conflicts for grazing grounds for the pastoralists. The government is encouraging feedlot to further minimize long walks with animals in search of grazing grounds. In ensuring that all public land is secured and used for public interest, the government has renovated Kanu Grounds which used to be muddy, by planting grass and teers for the public to visit for a park experience. Public gatherings also take place after the government fenced the grounds to have specific entry and exit sections. To prevent encroachment of public land, the government has also fenced Kararu Stadium, Lamuria Juakli, Makutano market, and Nanyuki and Thingithu cemeteries.
