HABASWEIN – Hundreds of pastoralist families displaced from parts of Wajir South Sub-County are facing growing hardship after relocating to villages around Banane, where access to grazing land and water remains severely limited.
Mr. Salah Osman said their families, most of whom depend entirely on livestock for their livelihoods, have been displaced disrupting traditional grazing patterns, leaving animals weak and households without reliable sources of food and income.
Mr. Osman said pasture has been depleted and water points overstretched. He said herders have reported increased livestock deaths and declining milk production.
Mr. Osman underscored that the situation has been worsened by prolonged dry conditions and pressure on scarce natural resources in the host villages.
He warned that competition over water and grazing areas could heighten tensions if urgent interventions are not made.
Women and children are among the most affected, walking long distances in search of water and relying on humanitarian assistance and support from host communities.
Schools in the area have also reported increased absenteeism as families struggle to cope with the displacement.
Mzee Ahmed Samatar appealed to the county government and humanitarian agencies to provide emergency water supplies, livestock feed, and veterinary services.
“They should also seek long-term solutions to restore sustainable grazing and water access in Wajir South,” Mr. Samatar said.
