That a deadly battle is ongoing in parts of Laikipia and its surroundings is no secret. There is ongoing acrimony between the locals and the ranch owners with both parties stating that they have the inherent and legal rights to the land and its resources. The result of this invasions have been catastrophic with loss of both human, wildlife and domestic animals, destruction of property, unrest, disruption of socio –economic activities including farming and even school attendance.
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COVID-19 SHOULD NOT BE A CATALYST FOR ENCOURAGING UNETHICAL LEADERSHIP
By Juliet O. Nyangái In the awake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Kenyans have taken to social media in protest to alleged impunity by leaders in the implementation of the rules set by government in containing the virus. In the quest of battling the pandemic, the Government of Kenya passed various directives and legislation to aid… Continue reading COVID-19 SHOULD NOT BE A CATALYST FOR ENCOURAGING UNETHICAL LEADERSHIP
LESSONS ON LITTERING-CELEBRATING WORLD OCEANS DAY AMIDST COVID-19
By Juliet O. Nyangái Amidst the Coronavirus pandemic, pictures of recklessly disposed face masks and other PPE’s are circulating in various social media platforms. We have all seen photos of used-up face masks strewn in streets as well as unsafely disposed plastic gloves disposed carelessly on streets and neighborhoods. Unfortunately, research shows that over 50%… Continue reading LESSONS ON LITTERING-CELEBRATING WORLD OCEANS DAY AMIDST COVID-19
INTIMATE IMAGE ABUSE IS A HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATION
By Juliet O. Nyangái The global Covid-19 pandemic has given rise to altered lifestyle altogether; with the lockdown and social distancing guidelines, this have paved way for a rise in privacy related crimes. Some of the factors triggering digital crime include; more shiftless time during self-isolation thus creating more access to social media platforms, heightened… Continue reading INTIMATE IMAGE ABUSE IS A HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATION
AMIDST COVID-19, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IS ON THE RISE
Juliet Nyang’ai Domestic violence is broadly defined to include “all acts of physical, sexual, psychological or economic violence.’’ More often in time, many relate domestic violence to strictly the physical, but it is much more. Domestic violence is any violent or aggressive behavior within the home; this includes all acts of physical, sexual, psychological or… Continue reading AMIDST COVID-19, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IS ON THE RISE
A TRIBUTE TO ALL OUR VETERINARIANS AS WE MARK WORLD VETERINARY DAY
Photo Credit: Dr Benson Kibore, Ms Juliet Nyang’ai, Animal Law Advocate, Dr Samuel Kahariri, Chairman Kenya Veterinary Association and Dr Gabriel Ouma, MD Small Five Veterinary Clinic, By Juliet Nyang’ai Celebrating World Veterinary Day World Veterinary Day is a day created by the World Veterinary Association in the year 2000 as an annual celebration of… Continue reading A TRIBUTE TO ALL OUR VETERINARIANS AS WE MARK WORLD VETERINARY DAY
A DAY WORTH RECOGNIZING-INTERNATIONAL DAY OF FORESTS
By Ms Juliet O. Nyang’ai Last week, 21st March saw the world celebrate International Day of Forests. The UN General Assembly proclaimed 21 March as the International Day of Forests on November, 28th 2012. The Day celebrates and raises awareness of the importance of all types of forests. Activities on International Day of Forests On each International Day of Forests,… Continue reading A DAY WORTH RECOGNIZING-INTERNATIONAL DAY OF FORESTS
LESSONS FROM THE DECLINE OF ROAN ANTELOPE
ROAN ANTELOPES In Summary • This year’s World Wildlife Day National Celebrations was celebrated at the Ruma National Park. This is a terrestrial park located in Homabay County. • The choice of host venue was very significant, being the “home retreat” of the Roan antelope. This was but just the most befitting venue. The Roan antelope… Continue reading LESSONS FROM THE DECLINE OF ROAN ANTELOPE
LSK-ELECTIONS 2020:AN ELECTION WORTH TALKING ABOUT
Money had visibly been poured.” In Summary • A great number of lawyers from all over the country found time off their busy schedules to cast their ballot for their preferred candidates in the designated poll stations. Lawyer Nelson Havi./FILE Perhaps Kenyan Electorate and Politicians can learn a thing or two from Lawyer Leaders and… Continue reading LSK-ELECTIONS 2020:AN ELECTION WORTH TALKING ABOUT
WETLANDS AND BIODIVERSITY
Wetlands are a critical component in our environment. In Summary • Wetlands play role of protecting our shores from wave action, reduction in the impact of floods, absorption of pollutants and improvement of the water quality. • Thousands of communities depend on the wetland for fishing and farming and other socio-economic activities. Photo Credit: Juliet… Continue reading WETLANDS AND BIODIVERSITY