Samburu, Laikipia leaders resolve long-standing pasture conflict

Kajiado Governor Joseph Ole Lenku (left), his Narok counterpart Patrick Ole Ntutu (Center) and Samburu's Lati Lelelit (right) speak after holding a consultative meeting in Nanyuki, Laikipia County on September 27, 2023. [Michael Saitoti, Standard]

Elected leaders and elders from Samburu and Laikipia counties have resolved to end the long-standing dispute over pasture and water.

The conflict that has lasted over the years has led to deaths, loss of livestock, and displacement of people in all the two counties including in the neighbouring areas.