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…
The Orkedi Art, Nature, and Education Foundation, based in Nanyuki, Kenya, was founded with the aim of contributing to Africa’s environmental, cultural, and artistic heritage, using art as a means of fostering love and awareness of nature, the environment, and conservation. The Foundation has four primary objectives. These include raising awareness of nature through a…
This year’s World Wildlife Day, hosted by Laikipia County and themed “Connecting People and Planet: Exploring Digital Innovation in Wildlife Conservation,” gathered environmental stakeholders at KANU grounds in Nanyuki, emphasizing responsible technology use in wildlife preservation. Passionate conservationists shared insights on digital tools’ role in addressing conservation challenges, highlighting the importance of harmonious human-wildlife coexistence,…
We are thrilled to announce an exciting development in the conservation education space here in Laikipia. LWF is teaming up with the Northern Kenya Conservation Clubs (NKCC) to enhance conservation education efforts and knowledge dissemination in schools across our region. In a recent meeting held at our offices in February, both organizations made a steadfast…
In the dynamic world of conservation, partnerships are key to amplifying impact and reaching wider audiences. This was evident when representatives from the MpalaLive project, Valerie May and Victor Kasii, paid a visit to our offices during the first quarter of the year to explore potential collaborations between our two organizations. For those unfamiliar, MpalaLive…
My relationship with the Laikipia Wildlife Forum (LWF) began in my teenage years during frequent visits to my dad, who worked at Tropic Air, Nanyuki Airstrip – the former location of LWF offices before their relocation to Nanyuki town. My interest was piqued when I encountered students preparing for their field trip by the forum’s…
LWF has always received recognition for its impactful conservation education initiatives, extending its reach to schools and society within the greater Laikipia landscape. As we near the completion of the FAO GEF6-funded project, focusing on the management of the invasive species Opuntia stricta, it becomes evident that involving the next generation is paramount. Recognizing this,…
In an effort to ensure that the board members are acquainted with the programs we are currently executing, we organized a field visit to one of the FAO project sites where LWF is supporting forest and landscape restoration through removal of invasive and reseeding in Maiyanat Community Land. FAO is dedicated to supporting interventions aimed…
In the heart of Laikipia County lies Mukogodo Forest, a sanctuary of natural beauty spanning an impressive 30,189 hectares. At the forefront of its preservation is the ILMAMUSI Mukogodo Forest Association, a registered Community Forest Association (CFA) dedicated to managing the Mukogodo Forest Reserve in collaboration with the Kenya Forest Service. In a bid to…
LWF was not left out as one of the organizations which have been actively involved in the Implementation of TRI in the GEF6 Cycle Funded by FAO as the global GEF6 Implementing team come together in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, and the stage was set for a global convergence for The Restoration Initiative’s (TRI) 5th…