Kenya: Residents Told Not to Sell Pasture to Somali Herders
Mwingi East district county commissioner Jacob Ruto has cautioned residents in Sosoma and other areas near Kitui to stop selling their pasture to Somali herders.
Speaking yesterday at the burial of a victim of Garissa University attack Aquila Mulei at Mwambiu, Ruto said it is sad locals are the ones welcoming the Somalis.
He said last year they resolved that there would be no more selling of pasture to the herders.
Ruto said the decision was taken because the herders were illegally grazing on peoples lands leading to destruction of crops and conflicts.
“We cannot continue like this since these people know nothing about peace and Kambas are peaceful,” he said.
Ruto said those who have sold their pasture to the herders should state the amount to the area MP Joe Mutambu so that it can be refunded.
THE STAR