Orkedi Foundation-Nurturing Africa’s Environmental, Cultural, and Artistic Heritage through Art and Education

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…

LWF Participates in World Wildlife Day Celebrations

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,…

LWF and MpalaLive Unite for Conservation Documentation and Outreach

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…

Empowering Tomorrow’s Conservation Leaders: LWF’s Conservation Education Debates

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,…

Tapping into the LWF Board’s knowledge and expertise for improved project effectiveness

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…

ILMAMUSI’s Walk Wild Event Unveils the Power of Unity in Mukogodo Forest”

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…