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[PHOTOS] Ruto commissions Lariak Forest Electric Fence in Laikipia

Ruto promised to construct a 100 km long electric fence to prevent wild animals encroachment.

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by PERPETUA ETYANG

In-pictures12 April 2024 - 13:41
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  • The President also launched the human-wildlife conflict mitigation and compensation scheme.
President William Ruto and Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua fix an an electricity post at the commissioning of Lariak Forest Wildlife Electric Fence, Laikipia County on April 12, 2023.

President William Ruto on Friday presided over the commissioning of the Lariak Forest Wildlife Electric Fence, Laikipia County.

He was accompanied by Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua among other leaders.

The President also launched the human-wildlife conflict mitigation and compensation scheme.

President William Ruto and Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua carry an electricity post when he commissioned Lariak Forest Wildlife Electric Fence, Laikipia County on April 12, 2023.

Ruto promised to construct a 100 km long electric fence to prevent the wild animals from encroaching into human territory. 

He said this will help prevent human-animal conflicts.

The President directed the ministry to map all areas which require fencing including forests, to facilitate fencing in the next five years.

President William Ruto and Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua carry an electricity post when he commissioned Lariak Forest Wildlife Electric Fence, Laikipia County on April 12, 2023.
President William Ruto and Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua carry an electricity post when he commissioned Lariak Forest Wildlife Electric Fence, Laikipia County on April 12, 2023.
President William Ruto and Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua carry an electricity post when he commissioned Lariak Forest Wildlife Electric Fence, Laikipia County on April 12, 2023.
President William Ruto and Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua preside over the commissioning of Lariak Forest Wildlife Electric Fence, Laikipia County on April 12, 2023.
President William Ruto and Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua preside over the commissioning of Lariak Forest Wildlife Electric Fence, Laikipia County on April 12, 2023.

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