Conservation education is a crucial component of Kenya’s education system, particularly with the integration of the new competency-based curriculum (CBC). Instilling conservation values in learners from an early age ensures they become responsible stewards of the environment. Recognizing this need, the Wildlife Clubs of Kenya (WCK) has embarked on developing a National Conservation Education Curriculum…
With the UN decade of restoration and the Kenyan target to grow 15 billion trees, we have to get it right from the source, that is, at our tree nurseries because quality and adaptable seeds are where conservation meets community needs on restoration. Follow the story with Brian Otieno, Project Officer in charge of Conservation…
Conservation education has been one of the key pillars of Laikipia Wildlife Forum in driving sustainability and creating resilience for the local communities, especially for students and the youth. Students are critical in championing conservation efforts, but enhancing their understanding through practical models away from the confinement of the classroom is key. Our school outreach…
Our Conservation Education unit remains committed to promoting environmental awareness and equipping learners with the practical skills necessary to mitigate the effects of climate change and address other environmental challenges. In partnership with institutions such as Three Rivers Academy, Borana Conservancy, and Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, William Holden, among others, LWF focuses on hands-on environmental activities…
The Executive Director represented LWF at the launch of the Kenya Bird Trends platform by the Tropical Biology Association (TBA) on 23rd August 2024. The event was held at the Kenya Wildlife Service’s Nairobi Safari Walk, with the Director General of the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), Dr. Erastus Kanga, as the Chief Guest. This online…
The Executive Director, Celline Achieng’ represented the LWF in this conference. The theme of the conference was ‘Earth: our only home’ and it was anchored on five thematic areas with various institutions and organizations presenting their research work and on-going projects. These thematic areas were: Agriculture and Food Security; Disaster Risk Reduction and Health; Land…
On September 4, 2024, we visited Loisaba Conservancy to explore areas of synergy and partnership. Tom Silvester, the CEO of Loisaba Conservancy, hosted the meeting with the objective of identifying mutual opportunities to enhance conservation efforts across Laikipia. Upon arrival, we received an extensive tour of Loisaba’s operations, visiting various departments, including Conservation, Human Resources,…
Amid the escalating impacts of climate change and the urgent need to empower youth in building resilience, LWF participated in a Youth Café organized by The Leo Project. The event brought together a distinguished panel including Dr. Catherine Machungo from Natural State, Njoki, an Organizational Psychologist from Kazi Mind Wellness, Wambui from the Kenya Red…
From April 11th to 13th, 2024, the Northern Kenya Conservation Clubs’ (NKCC) held a transformative workshop at the William Holden Foundation Education Center. The event attended by Laikipia Wildlife Forum (LWF), was a significant step towards promoting conservation education among schools in Northern Kenya. LWF, committed to the protection of natural resources, has been at…
Dr. Darcy Ogada, the Africa Program Director, visited LWF and delivered a presentation on raptors, which proved to be both informative and enlightening. Even after her departure, discussions about the presentation continued among the team. During her presentation, Darcy shed light on the efforts aimed at preventing extinction, protecting habitats, engaging communities, and addressing threats…