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Ruto: Victims of animal attack to be compensated Sh3B within 60 days

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President William Ruto accompanied by his deputy Rigathi Gachagua commissions the new electric fence which will fence off Lariak forest in Laikipia West. The move is to curb rising cases of human-wildlife conflict in the region. [James Munyeki, Standard]

President William Ruto has promised that the government will clear Sh3 billion compensation owed to victims of human-wildlife conflict within two months.

Ruto who spoke during the launch of the Human-Wildlife Conflict Mitigation and Compensation Scheme in Rumuruti Stadium, Laikipia County said the government has already paid Sh4 billion to over 10,000 victims.

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