THE BATTLE FOR LAIKIPIA

THE BATTLE FOR LAIKIPIA
D: Daphne Matziaraki, Peter Murimi, Kenya/USA/GR 2024, OmeU | DCP | 94 min.

The ongoing drought is forcing more and more nomadic communities in Laikipia and other regions of Kenya to abandon their traditional habitats. Many of them are moving to the fertile, well-watered land that is still owned by white farmers from the colonial era. As a result, tensions between the groups are constantly increasing. This documentary-style film, which is also full of tension, sheds light on the perspectives of both sides and provides valuable historical and political insights. THE BATTLE FOR LAIKIPIA shows a country struggling with both the after-effects of British colonialism and the challenges of climate change.

The ongoing drought is forcing more and more nomadic communities in Laikipia and other regions of Kenya to abandon their traditional habitats. Many of them are moving to the fertile, well-watered land that is still owned by white farmers from the colonial era. As a result, tensions between the groups are constantly increasing. This documentary-style film, which is also full of tension, sheds light on the perspectives of both sides and provides valuable historical and political insights. THE BATTLE FOR LAIKIPIA shows a country struggling with both the consequences of British colonialism and the challenges of climate change.