Isiolo County Unveils 10-Year Land Use Plan to Tackle Insecurity and Human-Wildlife Conflict
Isiolo, Kenya – October 26, 2025: Isiolo County has launched a comprehensive 10-year Oldonyiro Local Physical and Land Use Development Plan (2024–2034) aimed at addressing insecurity and reducing human-wildlife conflict. The initiative, led by the County Department of Lands and Physical Planning, seeks to organize land use in Oldonyiro Ward and surrounding trading centres, ensuring that communities and wildlife can coexist peacefully while fostering sustainable development.
The plan, developed in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), Wyss Academy for Nature, Save the Elephants, and the Grevy’s Zebra Trust, sets out clear strategies for land allocation, management, and protection over the next decade. During a review workshop attended by County Executive Members, Chief Officers, and Members of the County Assembly, officials highlighted the plan’s role in creating safe wildlife corridors, demarcating grazing and settlement zones, and improving infrastructure. The framework also addresses access issues that have hampered emergency responses in the area, where many land parcels previously lacked roads or clear boundaries.
County Deputy Governor James Lowasa emphasized the plan’s alignment with Governor Abdi Guyo’s commitment to enhancing security and reducing clashes between herders, farmers, and wildlife. Chief Officer for Lands Francis Lekalisimi noted that the plan balances urban growth, agricultural productivity, and environmental conservation. County Secretary Dade Boru and Members of the County Assembly expressed full support, noting the potential of the plan to prevent land conflicts and guide Oldonyiro toward secure and sustainable development. With final validation pending, the initiative is poised to transform land governance, improve safety, and ensure that both human and wildlife communities thrive in Isiolo.