Community members from IL Ngwesi have vowed to be at the forefront to ensure that the Loiragai spring remains protected, functional, and serves its members. Led by the area Chief, community representatives were grateful for the efforts that both Laikipia Forum and World Vision made to ensure that they enjoy their fundamental right to access…
Dam liners are a worthwhile investment to save and store water. Dam liners mitigate water loss through sipping and evaporation. While there are some temporary ways to prevent water loss, like sealing cracks, the best and most durable solution is dam liners. Our ready to install dam liners are providing a very beneficial solution to…
The Mount Kenya Trust had a farmer’s day at their Mugumo Regenerative Agriculture Project (MRAP) next to Lolldaiga ranch. Neighboring farmers, representatives from Timau, Ngusishi and Ontulili Water Resource Users Association (WRUA) were present. Different aspects of conservation farming such as minimum soil disturbance, soil cover and crop rotation were demonstrated. Since conventional farm practices can negatively impact the…
Laikipia county’s Department of Lands, Infrastructure and Urban Development recently reached out to the Laikipia Tourism Association, as efforts intensify to prepare the County’s spatial plan. They aim that by September this year, this spatial plan will be complete. The department is hoping to capture all types of tourism facilities within the landscape. Stakeholder participation is…
“The Water and Environmental conversation must start by us accepting that we must play a role in ensuring that our environment is protected. Without ownership and working in partnerships, every effort that we make towards environmental conservation and protection will remain futile.” …
Count aims to provide crucial conservation data on animals including pangolins, turtles and antelope Planes, helicopters, boats and 4x4s are being deployed, hundreds of camera traps and satellite collars monitored, and an array of dung studied across Kenya, as the country embarks on its first national census of wildlife. The census, covering the Country’s 58 national…
“I joined the LTA due to their great work in connecting establishments with Kenya Tourism Board for the Magical Kenya Signature Experiences and their assistance with the Covid compliance for the Tourism Regulatory Authority.” …
Rangers from ILMAMUSI Mukogodo Forest Association have acquired new digital radios, solar chargers and repeater station with the assistance of the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy. The equipment, purchased with funding from the BIOPAMA Project provides for a quick and easy connection to the regional radio and security network used by Lewa, Il Ngwesi, Lekurruki, and Borana…
Emu Sacco has stepped up its efforts to recruit members and to increase opportunities for on-farm water storage. Climate change has become a reality that we are all grappling with. When rainfall becomes less predictable and more erratic, we are faced with real threat to our water security. To cushion their members from the adverse…
Mathew Chana(left) shares a light moment with a herder in Laikipia County. Mathew Chana passed away on April 24 from complications arising from Covid 19. Northern Kenya, and Laikipia in particular, lost a guiding light in rangelands, livestock and wildlife. Whisperer is a term used to describe people with a special connection with nature.…