Garissa County has moved to protect giraffes as an endangered species as the numbers have declined over the years.
The county government developed a giraffe strategic action plan to address the declining number of species that can only be found in Garissa County.
Trade and Tourism Executive Adow Jubat said there was concern about the multiple threats to giraffes that have already resulted in population decline.
Speaking in Garissa after touring the Garissa Giraffe Sanctuary, Jubat said the plan will help boost the population of endangered species in the county.
He said the plan will also address illegal killings and trade in giraffe body parts and also community sensitization to create awareness on the importance of protecting animals.
Over the years, the number of reticulated giraffe which are spread throughout Garissa and hirola giraffe which is found in the Southern part of Garissa have been declining.
“These are animals you will not find anywhere else. Their numbers have been declining significantly and we will now work to ensure they are protected,” said Jubat as quoted by standardmedia.co.ke.
Also present during the tour were officials from KWS led by Assistant Director in charge of Lower Eastern Michael Wanjau.
Jubat said that the county will engage with the national government on finding a solution that will not disrupt wildlife habit caused by the Lapset project that will pass through the conservancy.