Access to land remains one of the most impeding factor to the effective environmental and social economic stability. In the Kwanza district of Kenya, scrumble for access to the grazing land has become a case for a showdown between the two communities in one village. It is probably one of the worst case scenarios in the area's recent history. The evolution of the conflict from latent to exposed stages of development with no adquate intervening measures means that land use remains a contentious issue that pits individuals and communities against each other. As a result, (watch the video below), about three people sustained injuries with scores of livestock killed in the latest clashes.
Source: NTV, Friday December 18, 2009
It is one of the latest demonstration of the burden at the hands of land managers. It remains our responsibility to facilitate the realisation of a harmonious and negotiated position pertaining the use and management of the scarce land resources.
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