24 Oct 2018 in National Assembly:
I thank Hon. Mbai for bringing this Petition and this is something that we should take with a lot of seriousness.
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24 Oct 2018 in National Assembly:
Mbui is a Kamba name. Thank you and I support the Petition.
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15 Aug 2018 in National Assembly:
Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. I present this Petition regarding invasion of group ranches, grazing areas/sites and insecurity in Laikipia North Constituency.
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15 Aug 2018 in National Assembly:
I, the undersigned, on behalf of the residents of Laikipia North Constituency, draw the attention of the House to the following:
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15 Aug 2018 in National Assembly:
THAT, for many years now, residents of Laikipia North Constituency have for a long time been afflicted by cases of insecurity, invasion of grazing sites and group ranches, destruction of key community infrastructure set for investments, leading to eviction and displacement and loss of lives and property;
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15 Aug 2018 in National Assembly:
THAT, much have been done by leaders and security personnel to address matters of peace but to date, some areas continue to suffer as a result of invasion of their land by armed herders from neighbouring counties. The invaders have evicted owners in a number of group ranches, among them Lekurruki and Il N’gwesi group ranches.
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15 Aug 2018 in National Assembly:
THAT, in the last three years, six people have been shot dead and more than 10 injured including police officers, more than 1,500 goats and sheep stolen and 1,000 cows, including 700 cows from one individual which were stolen in February 2008 in Mukogodo East Ward. In Sosian Ward, more than 10 people, including six police officers, have been killed and about 800 goats, sheep and 400 cows were stolen;
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15 Aug 2018 in National Assembly:
THAT, community and private lodges and conservancies have been invaded and destroyed. They include Kijabe Conservancy which is run and managed by Ol Lentille Trust, Lekurruki that runs and manages Tassia Lodges and lodges and camps within the Il N’gwesi Conservancy, among others;
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15 Aug 2018 in National Assembly:
THAT, small scale farmers on the western side of Laikipia North have been grossly affected by invaders mainly from neighbouring counties who graze forcefully and destroy their crops in Sosian Ward;
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15 Aug 2018 in National Assembly:
THAT, in December 2016, Mr. Wachira Gilisho was shot dead by bandits who stole a total of 87 cows that belonged to the family of the deceased;
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