Senator Mohamed Chute (Marsabit) has sought a Statement from the Senate Committee on Land, Environment and Natural Resources regarding the legality of development activities in the Moyam area within Marsabit County, particularly drilling works associated with a borehole and community land rights in the affected dry season grazing area.
Sen. Chute noted that Moyam is a strategic dry season fallback grazing area that supports pastoral livelihoods and resilience during prolonged drought periods.
“Any unauthorised developments around critical water points, therefore, carry significant implications for community stability and sustainable resource use. Reports of borehole drilling and related works by a neighbouring county government have raised concerns about possible encroachment and forced occupation of traditionally utilised grazing areas, leading to heightened tensions in the area,” submitted Sen. Chute.
The lawmaker wants the Committee to establish whether approvals and consents were obtained for the borehole drilling works and any related developments in Moyam, and the measures being taken to ensure the immediate cessation of any unauthorised activities.
Sen. Chute has also asked the Committee, chaired by Sen. Mohamed Faki (Mombasa) to determine how the County Government of Marsabit, working with the National Land Commission and other relevant agencies will accelerate community land registration in line with the Community Land Act, 2016.
By Anthony Solly
