THE LAIKIPIA ‘’INVASIONS’’ – THE HISTORICAL CONNOTATION, INSECURITY & GOVERNANCE EQUATION

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.