Setback for Northern Rangelands' Ambition in Isiolo Conservancies

A conservation organization named Northern Rangelands Trust (NRT), based in northern Kenya, lost its legal battle against continuing operation of certain conservancies located in Cherab and Chari wards within Isiolo County. Their attempt to keep these conservancies running until further appeals could be considered regarding the legitimacy of establishing them as wildlife reserves was unsuccessful. Tom Lalampaa, who heads NRT, contended that suspending the court order should take into account broader interests related to wildlife preservation. He warned about significant disruptions affecting both finances and daily operations necessary for supporting local communities reliant upon the trust’s efforts. Lalampaa highlighted numerous developmental schemes supported financially by external donors—such as educational scholarships benefiting more than 1,200 pupils, medical care services, safe drinking water distribution networks, along with entrepreneurial opportunities—that faced possible termination due to the judicial decision rendered earlier in the same year. However, presiding Judge Oscar Angote together with fellow justices Charles Yano and Christopher Nzili rejected requests made during hearings concerning delays or reconsiderations involving the initial rulings handed down back in January. They maintained that reopening discussions under current conditions wasn’t warranted because representatives affiliated with opposing factions knew fully what transpired legally throughout previous stages without raising objections then. Judges emphasized that presenting additional arguments post facto wouldn’t align with principles ensuring thoroughness and fairness across procedural phases leading up towards definitive judgments. Consequently, they concluded that proceeding forthrightly aligned better with rectifying constitutional violations identified previously rather than accommodating supplementary contentions brought forward later unilaterally. In response, Lalampa underscored how executing those decisions threatened critical infrastructures like wells providing essential hydration needs alongside vital amenities offered via clinics serving thousands directly impacted negatively thereby jeopardizing progress achieved thus far through collaborative endeavors aimed primarily toward enhancing living standards locally. Syndigate.info ).