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Former grazing area is now attracting influx of investors upon its elevation

The establishment of Rumuruti as the Laikipia County headquarters has opened up one of the neglected parts which is a relief to residents who for decades have been exposed to banditry attacks.

Rumuruti christened the "remote route" as it is located between Nyahururu and Maralal route was a haven for bandits who caused mayhem stealing cattle from the pastoralist communities.

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