A ranch in Laikipia. Photo/the-star.co.ke
Laikipia ranchers and wildlife conservancy owners have warned of job losses and freezing of development funds.
According to the oprators,Sh3.7 billion was spent last year.
Under the Laikipia Farmers Association, (LFA) the members were contemplating freezing funds to various enterprises to stem losses incurred from reduced commercial activity at the exclusive five- and four- star facilities as well as beef production.
“Months of lawlessness threaten these economic gains and unless violence ends, job losses and cuts in funding for social projects are inevitable,” said LFA chairman Martin Evans in a statement.
A survey commissioned by ranchers on 32 properties to gauge contribution of private wildlife conservancies and ranching to the Laikipia community found that students enjoying full secondary, middle-level and university bursaries from proceeds earned from various ventures risked dropping out if the chaos persist.