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Figure 6: Agro-ecological Zones Of Laikipia District<br />

Most <strong>of</strong> the land <strong>in</strong> Rumuruti and Ng'arua divisions was purchased from the former white<br />

settlers and have s<strong>in</strong>ce been sold to <strong>in</strong>dividuals, partnerships and groups (Figure 7).<br />

Ng'arua which was selected for the study has a population <strong>of</strong> 66,700 persons and a total<br />

area <strong>of</strong> 787 km 2 out <strong>of</strong> which 370 km 2 are the potential agricultural land with 270 km 2<br />

under cultivation.<br />

Figure 7: Adm<strong>in</strong>istrative Boundaries <strong>of</strong> Laikipia District

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