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Truth Without Fear
The Uganda government has allowed drought-affected Turkana herders to cross into Uganda's Karamoja sub-region under strict security conditions.
Farmers in Ganze, Kilifi County, are calling for the eviction of pastoralist herders, saying their presence has fuelled tensions, security concerns and disputes over grazing land and water access.
Governments and environmental groups are pushing for stronger protection of rangelands and pastoralist communities amid rising climate and land degradation challenges.
Effective support for Africa’s drylands comes from listening to pastoralists and implementing locally-led, flexible approaches rather than top-down interventions.
Kenya disburses Sh852 million in livestock financing across 15 counties over three years through a government-backed initiative seeking to attract private capital.
Intelligence reports have warned of a possible outbreak of violence between herders from Isiolo and those migrating from the North Eastern counties of Wajir and Garissa.
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