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Your are here » Home » Coast Taita Taveta Governor rebukes security team for continued stay of illegal herders By Renson Mnyamwezi Updated Monday, August 10th 2015 at 00:00 GMT +3 Share this story: COURT DIRECTIVE And defending the committee against claims of refusing to implement the court order, County Commissioner Oningoi ole Sosio said the order was not addressed to them. “The court order was not addressed to us. “It was only addressed to the county government,” said Mr Sosio, who is the chairman of the security committee. He, however, said the continued presence of livestock from outside was causing unnecessary tension in the region. “We have given the herders from Kajiado, Narok and North Eastern region illegally grazing here two days to leave the region, failure to which stern action will be taken against them,” he warned. In an interview yesterday, the administrator said the local community had registered with his office their displeasure of having the livestock in the region. “We have given them up to today (yesterday) as their last day to continue grazing in the area. On expiring of the directive, they will have no other alternative but to vacate the region,” he said. See Also: Balala ignores Taita Taveta Governor John Mruttu, appoints taskforce Sosio denied claims that some of the animals grazing in the region were his. He also denied allegations that he was protecting herders from his Maasai community. “It is true that all Maasais have livestock. I also have livestock but the ones grazing in the region are not mine as claimed in some quarters,” he said. He spoke as angry residents torched a house belonging to a Member of Parliament. The MP’s house was among properties of unknown value destroyed as the operation to rid the county of illegal herders was intensified yesterday.
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Mandera North MP Adan Noor and other herders lost property during the day-long operation after residents drove thousands of livestock out of Sarova Hills Sanctuary and people’s settlement. Sosio said the MP’s property, which included his house and those of his herders, and a cattle shed were among those torched. “We are still waiting for the MP to record a statement for action to be taken,” said the commissioner. He said residents were incited to destroy private property and warned there would be prosecutions.
Read more at: http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/thecounties/article/2000172281/taita-taveta-governor-rebukes-security-team-for-continued-stay-of-illegal-herders?pageNo=3

Mandera North MP Adan Noor and other herders lost property during the day-long operation after residents drove thousands of livestock out of Sarova Hills Sanctuary and people’s settlement. Sosio said the MP’s property, which included his house and those of his herders, and a cattle shed were among those torched. “We are still waiting for the MP to record a statement for action to be taken,” said the commissioner. He said residents were incited to destroy private property and warned there would be prosecutions.
Read more at: http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/thecounties/article/2000172281/taita-taveta-governor-rebukes-security-team-for-continued-stay-of-illegal-herders?pageNo=3

AGRICULTURE AND WILDLIFE

 


 AGRICULTURE





 Despite the county having very nice landscapes with fertile soils both in the highlands and the wide lowlands, the county has reported several cases of residents suffering from hunger and poverty. However, this sounds very ironical with the very high agricultural pottential the county is having. In the past years there were heavy rainfalls which could allow the production.
Some of the reasons of the hunger footage to the region are:

Persistent dry spells:

The region just like the many places in Kenya has experienced low unreliable rainfalls has affected the economy of Taita-Taveta county.  Most of the plants don't attain their maturity before curling down. the little rainfall also leads to stunted growth of the crops thereby leading to poor harvests which do not sustain the society till the next harvest. The drought has not only affected crop production but animals as well. The community which was mainly relying on the animals: cattle, goats, sheep and domestic birds has suffered a deficit on the side. Lack of adequate pastures water has caused deaths of livestock mostly in the low lying regions where herding is practiced. To add on, the dairy produce had also gone down which affected the farmers income.

changes in season:  The effects of changes in rain seasons which has affected the farmers calender. This makes it insecure for farmers who deal in high-breed production. The staple crop-maize is facing the threat with some farmers shifting to millet production. The region which was once a coffee production zone is no longer pronounced in that.

Human wildlife conflict: This has been a big challenge especially to the lowland areas bordering the large Tsavo Animal park. People plant but during harvesting, elephants and buffaloes invade the farms and consume the crops. Also the lions, leopards and other wild cats attack the domesticated livestock and cause massive killings. This has left the Mwananchi with nothing to rely on.

The county government should do the following among others to rescue the population and boost economic development:
1. To irrigate all the dry areas in the lowlands for farming. They can harness the water from the great Mzima Springs in Tsavo west and the Njoro springs in Taveta and also from the highland catchment areas.
2. The government to fence the national park to prevent the park animals from disturbing the society.
3. The ministry in charge of agriculture should educate its people on the best methods of production and advice on the species of plants to be grown and also farm animals to rare.
4. Enforce the communities on afforestation and reafforestation which will protect the water catchment areas and also maintain the soils.
5. Dig boreholes in the pottential regions for alternative and supplementary supply of water.
6. Supply water in the parks: by pipes or constructing reservoirs in the park to sustain the wildlife.
7. Come up with subsidized vaccination and methods of pests and parasite control to ensure healthy maximum production.
8. .....Others

In this way, the county can change and become the nerve of agricultural production in the whole country of Kenya. Food security creates a healthy Nation, whose returns are also reflected in general production and economic development.


   






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To be continued.......

Voi constituency

Voi Constituency is an electoral constituency in Kenya. It is one of the constituencies in Taita Taveta County
Voi Constituency Details:
Constituency Number: 026
Constituency Name: Voi
Constituency Population: 87,803
Constituency Area In Sq. Km (Approx.): 3,269.00
County Assembly Wards in Voi Constituency:
Mbololo Ward

• County Assembly Ward No.: 0125
• County Assembly Ward Name: Mbololo
• County Assembly Ward Population (Approx.): 25,991
• County Assembly Ward Area In Sq. Km (Approx.): 113.50
• County  Assembly Ward Description: Comprises Mwangea, Mraru and Tausa Sub–Locations of Taita Taveta County

Sagala Ward

• County Assembly Ward No.: 0126
• County Assembly Ward Name: Sagala
• County Assembly Ward Population (Approx.): 10,816
• County Assembly Ward Area In Sq. Km (Approx.): 77.90
• County  Assembly Ward Description: Comprises Teri, Talio, Ndara and Kishamba Sub–Locations of Taita Taveta County

Kaloleni Ward

• County Assembly Ward No.: 0127
• County Assembly Ward Name: Kaloleni
• County Assembly Ward Population (Approx.): 20,418
• County Assembly Ward Area In Sq. Km (Approx.): 525.10
• County  Assembly Ward Description: Comprises Kaloleni Sub–Location of Taita Taveta County

Marungu Ward

• County Assembly Ward No.: 0128
• County Assembly Ward Name: Marungu
• County Assembly Ward Population (Approx.): 9,017
• County Assembly Ward Area In Sq. Km (Approx.): 822.60
• County  Assembly Ward Description: comprises Marungu and Miasenyi Sub–Locations of Taita Taveta County

Kasigau Ward

• County Assembly Ward No.: 0129
• County Assembly Ward Name: Kasigau
• County Assembly Ward Population (Approx.): 13,866
• County Assembly Ward Area In Sq. Km (Approx.): 1,653.70
• County  Assembly Ward Description: Comprises Rukanga, Makwasenyi and Buguta Sub–Locations of Taita Taveta County

Ngolia Ward

• County Assembly Ward No.: 0130
• County Assembly Ward Name: Ngolia
• County Assembly Ward Population (Approx.): 7,875
• County Assembly Ward Area In Sq. Km (Approx.): 176.50
• County  Assembly Ward Description: Comprises Ghazi, Ndome and Wongonyi Sub–Locations of Taita Taveta County

Bout Wundanyi Constituency

Wundanyi  Constituency is an electoral constituency in Kenya. It is one of the constituencies in Taita Taveta County
Wundanyi Constituency Details:
Constituency Number: 024
Constituency Name: Wundanyi
Constituency Population: 56,021
Constituency Area In Sq. Km (Approx.): 701.20
County Assembly Wards in Wundanyi Constituency: 

Wundanyi/Mbale Ward

1. County Assembly Ward No.: 0116
2. County Assembly Ward Name: Wundanyi/Mbale
3. County Assembly Ward Population (Approx.): !9,668
4. County Assembly Ward Area In Sq. Km (Approx.): 44.10
5. County  Assembly Ward Description: comprises Wundanyi, Shigaro, Mteni, Mlechi, Choke Mbale Central, Mogho and Sungululu  sub-location of Taita Taveta County

Werugha Ward

1. County Assembly Ward No.: 0117
2. County Assembly Ward Name: Werugha
3. County Assembly Ward Population (Approx.): 8,676
4. County Assembly Ward Area In Sq. Km (Approx.): 27.20
5. County  Assembly Ward Description: comprises Werugha, Saghasa, Marumange and Mlondo sub-location of TaitaTaveta County

Wumingu/Kishushe Ward

1. County Assembly Ward No.: 0118
2. County Assembly Ward Name: Bomani
3. County Assembly Ward Population (Approx.): 14,355
4. County Assembly Ward Area In Sq. Km (Approx.): 525.10
5. County  Assembly Ward Description: comprises Nyache, Paranga, Mgambonyi, Wumingu, Mwarungu and Kishushe sub-location of Taita Taveta County

Mwanda/Mgange Ward

1. County Assembly Ward No.: 0119
2. County Assembly Ward Name: Mwande/Mgange
3. County Assembly Ward Population (Approx.): 13,322
4. County Assembly Ward Area In Sq. Km (Approx.): 104.80
5. County  Assembly Ward Description: comprises Njawuli, Kishamba, Mgange-Nyika, Mgange-Dawida, Lushangoni and Mwaroko sub-location of Taita Taveta County

Taveta constituency

Taveta  Constituency is an electoral constituency in Kenya. It is one of the constituencies in Taita Taveta County
Taveta Constituency Details:
Constituency Number: 023
Constituency Name: Taveta
Constituency Population: 67,665
Constituency Area In Sq. Km (Approx.): 3,501.50
County Assembly Wards in Taveta Constituency: 

Chala Ward

1. County Assembly Ward No.: 0111
2. County Assembly Ward Name: Chala
3. County Assembly Ward Population (Approx.): 18,065
4. County Assembly Ward Area In Sq. Km (Approx.): 207.40
5. County  Assembly Ward Description: comprises Lumi, Mahandakini, Njukini and Chala  sub-location of Taita Taveta County
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Mahoo Ward

1. County Assembly Ward No.: 0112
2. County Assembly Ward Name: Mahoo
3. County Assembly Ward Population (Approx.): 8,299
4. County Assembly Ward Area In Sq. Km (Approx.): 51.40
5. County  Assembly Ward Description: comprises Mahoo, Malkiloriti, Nakruto, Lessesia and Msengoni sub-location of TaitaTaveta County

Bomani Ward

1. County Assembly Ward No.: 0113
2. unty Assembly Ward Name: Bomani
3. County Assembly Ward Population (Approx.): 11,382
4. County Assembly Ward Area In Sq. Km (Approx.): 9.50
5. County  Assembly Ward Description: comprises Mjini and Njoro sub-location of Taita Taveta County

Mboghoni Ward

1. County Assembly Ward No.: 0114
2. County Assembly Ward Name: Mboghoni
3. County Assembly Ward Population (Approx.): 20,648
4. County Assembly Ward Area In Sq. Km (Approx.): 169,20
5. County  Assembly Ward Description: comprises Mboghoni, Mrabani, Kitobo, Eldoro and Kimorigo sub-location of Taita Taveta County

Mata Ward

1. County Assembly Ward No.: 0115
2. County Assembly Ward Name: Mata
3. County Assembly Ward Population (Approx.): 9,271
4. County Assembly Ward Area In Sq. Km (Approx.): 3,064.30
5. County  Assembly Ward Description: comprises Mata, Kimala, Ndilidau and Tsavo West sub-location of Taita Taveta County

About Mwatate constituency, Taita-taveta county.

 

Mwatate Constituency is an electoral constituency in Kenya. It is one of the constituencies in Taita Taveta County
Mwatate Constituency Details:
Constituency Number: 025
Constituency Name: Mwatate
Constituency Population: 73,168
Constituency Area In Sq. Km (Approx.): 9,611.90
County Assembly Wards in Mwatate Constituency: 

Ronge Ward

1. County Assembly Ward No.: 0120
2. County Assembly Ward Name: Ronge
3. County Assembly Ward Population (Approx.): 10,805
4. County Assembly Ward Area In Sq. Km (Approx.): 132.40
5. County  Assembly Ward Description: comprises Ronge Nyika, Kighombo/Marumbenyi, Msau Rahai, Kishau/Kiweto, Ndebonyi/Baghau, Kironge/Mwakaleri and Mengo  sub-location of Taita Taveta County

Mwatate Ward

1. County Assembly Ward No.: 0121
2. County Assembly Ward Name: Mwatate
3. County Assembly Ward Population (Approx.): 14,508
4. County Assembly Ward Area In Sq. Km (Approx.): 343.00
5. County  Assembly Ward Description: comprises Mwatate, Mwodambogho and Sembe sub-location of TaitaTaveta County

Bura Ward

1. County Assembly Ward No.: 0122
2. County Assembly Ward Name: Bura
3. County Assembly Ward Population (Approx.): 20,496
4. County Assembly Ward Area In Sq. Km (Approx.): 525.10
5. County  Assembly Ward Description: comprises Mwaktau, Godoma, Nyolo, Ilole,Mnamu, Mrughuwa, Saghaighu and Mlughi/Mwashuma Sub–Locations of TaitaTaveta County

Chawia Ward

1. County Assembly Ward No.: 0122
2. ounty Assembly Ward Name: Chawia
3. County Assembly Ward Population (Approx.): 14,077
4. County Assembly Ward Area In Sq. Km (Approx.): 396.50
5. County  Assembly Ward Description: comprises Chawia, Mwachabo,Wumaru/Sechu and Mruru/Maganga Sub–Locations of Taita Taveta County

Wusi/Kishamba Ward

1. County Assembly Ward No.: 0123
2. County Assembly Ward Name: Wusi/Kishamba
3. County Assembly Ward Population (Approx.): 13,282
4. County Assembly Ward Area In Sq. Km (Approx.): 39.50
5. County  Assembly Ward Description: Comprises Kishamba, Kaya Ilole, Mwachawaza, Wusi and Kidaya/NgerenyiSub–Locations of Taita Taveta County