The Battle for Laikipia – Movie Review

Director: Daphne Matziaraki, Peter Murimi

Plot: Unresolved historical injustices and climate change raise the stakes in a generations-old conflict between Indigenous pastoralists and white landowners in Laikipia, Kenya, a wildlife conservation haven.

Runtime: 1 Hour 34 Minutes 

There may be spoilers in the rest of the review

Verdict on The Battle for Laikipia

The Battle for Laikipia is a documentary following the tensions between the indigenous Kenyans and people who have lived there for generations. It shows the conflict created between the two sides who are constantly involved in wanting the land back.

This follows the animals and property destroyed in the search for control. The people are also trying to find a solution that could bring peace to the area. It shows us how both sides believe they have a valid case for the area and the people searching for a peaceful solution.

This documentary shows the importance of finding a solution and the problems that stop it from happening. It puts a spotlight on how difficult the situation is and how it is only made worse by generations of traditions where neither sees anything as wrong. This feels like one example of problems affecting clashes of culture and wants the world to see the conflict between cultures.

Where to Watch

IN UK CINEMAS FROM FRIDAY 04 OCTOBER

Final Thoughts – The Battle for Laikipia shows the clash of cultures controlling generations.