This archive report was first published on 20 July 2020.
On July 20, 2020, Kenya's Tourism Cabinet Secretary Najib Balala directed the Kenya Wildlife Service to investigate allegations of harassment of a local resident by private game ranchers at Ol Jogi Conservancy in Laikipia County.
A resident, identified as Mordecai Ogada, was allegedly harassed on Saturday while driving on a public road in the conservancy with his children.
CS Balala has asked for speedy investigations and findings to be concluded by Wednesday of the same week, emphasizing that no discriminations will be allowed to any Kenyan at any conservancy in the country.
"The government of Kenya and my ministry will not condone any undue harassment or intimidation of Kenyans who are going about their normal businesses and enjoying their God-given heritage by anyone," said CS Balala.
He urged Kenyans to report any such incidents with facts for action to be taken.
