On 31st May 2025, the rooftop of Cedar Mall in Nanyuki transformed into a vibrant showcase of conservation, culture, and commerce as the inaugural Laikipia Wildlife and Tourism Expo took center stage. Organized by the Laikipia Wildlife Forum (LWF) in partnership with the Laikipia Tourism Association (LTA), the event brought together 53 exhibitors from across…
Conservation Education forms one of our key thematic areas in championing sustainability. Our commitment to nurturing and creating resilience in the students has been at the heart of our work across the Greater Laikipia Landscape. During the August holiday, LWF participated in the annual conservation educators’ workshop organized by our partners, the Northern Kenya Conservation…
Laikipia County hosted the County celebration for the World Environment Day on June 5th, 2025, at Likii Mixed Secondary in Nanyuki, Laikipia East sub-county. This year’s event, themed “Ending Plastic Pollution,” highlighted the importance of Environmental Conservation and Waste Management and the dire need to reduce plastic waste pollution. The event was vibrant and graced…
My industrial attachment at Laikipia Wildlife Forum (LWF) was a life-shaping experience that deepened my understanding of the intricate relationship between conservation and community development. As a Bachelor of Science student in Community Development at Laikipia University, I was privileged to be part of an organization that not only protects natural ecosystems but also empowers…
Northern Kenya Conservation Clubs (NKCC) hosted the 17th Community Conservation Day in Partnership with Laikipia Wildlife Forum (LWF) at Ewaso Comprehensive School under the theme “Conservation is Key to Survival.” The day brought together learners, teachers, conservation partners, and local community members in a vibrant celebration of environmental stewardship and youth engagement. The event…
LWF continues to support local community-based organizations (CBOs) and youth in raising awareness on environmental issues. With support from WWF through their Russell E. Train Education for Nature Program, LWF has inspired young people to speak out boldly for nature. Their voices, passionate, informed, and solution-oriented, have been captured and shared across social media platforms, sparking…
When you picture the Laikipia landscape, with its roaming wildlife and rivers weaving through forested hills, it’s easy to see what makes it unique. But beyond the soil and scenery, something even more powerful is quietly taking root in the minds of young learners. This past quarter, the Laikipia Wildlife Forum (LWF) has been…
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…