Nature lovers, adventure seekers, and champions of the environment, get ready for an extraordinary journey! On November 25th, 2023, the breathtaking Mukogodo Forest in Laikipia County, Kenya, will host the 2nd edition of the Mukogodo Forest Walk Wild event. Step into a world of wonder as you explore one of Kenya’s last remaining dryland forests.…
In August, we had the privilege of participating in the Dreams Youth Expo, an event organized by the Drawing Dreams Initiative, a youth-led community-based organization based in Laikipia County, Kenya. The expo, held on the 11th and 12th, was an exciting platform that brought together young change-makers and organizations dedicated to driving meaningful social change.…
Sudan was the last male northern white rhinoceros on earth. He had become an international celebrity, not because of any special talents but because he represented an entire subspecies that was about to become functionally extinct. This extinction wasn’t because the rhinos failed in evolution. It was because they could not survive us, mankind. Wild…
The Principal Secretary of the State Department of Forestry, under the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, Mr. Gitonga Mugambi, held a visit to Laikipia County to assess the progress of The Restoration Initiative(TRI) Project. Accompanying him were Mr. Peterson Kamau, the Head of Projects and Strategic Initiatives, the Deputy Governor of Laikipia County,…
The Executive Director of LWF participated in a global conference organized by the Kenya Women in Nature Network (WiNN) Chapter in Nairobi from 31st July to 4th August 2023. The event brought together various groups to share experiences and knowledge on mentorship and conservation with each other. The event’s theme ‘Promoting women participation and visibility…
Judy Kepher Gona, STTAs Founder and Lead Consultant makes her opening remarks The 8th Sustainable Tourism Africa Summit was held on the 8th and 9th of June, 2023 in Mombasa, Kenya. Just like the previous summits, the 2023 summit aimed to chart the pathways for sustainable tourism in Africa. With each iteration, the summit becomes…
Naatum Women Group members have a look at the MCF story in the first quarter edition of the Forum Focus Newsletter With a mission to support local initiatives that bring benefits to people, wildlife, and their habitats, the Mazingira Conservation Fund (MCF) is a driving force in uniting conservation, community engagement, and sustainable commerce.…
Mr. Hamisi Williams of FAO and Ms. Celline Achieng’ of LWF On 23rd May 2023, the Laikipia Wildlife Forum (LWF) Executive Director, Celline Achieng,’ paid a courtesy call to the Deputy Country Representative of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the UN, Mr. Hamisi Williams. Among the issues discussed were the current phase of…
In a commendable collaboration focused on the restoration of arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs) in Kenya, the Laikipia Wildlife Forum (LWF) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) have forged a strong and enduring relationship. With a shared vision to revitalize the ecosystems of Kenya’s Northern Laikipia Rangelands, their joint efforts…
Laikipia Wildlife Forum Members and partners pose for a group photo after the 21st AGM held at the Nanyuki Sports Club The 21st Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Laikipia Wildlife Forum (LWF) held on June 16, 2023, ushered in a promising era for the organization. With over 50 dedicated members and partners in attendance,…