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…
The long-awaited Friday, 27th June 2025 was finally here with us! Why long-awaited? Because it was the first-ever Annual General Meeting (AGM) of LWF to be held within the LWF compound. The beautiful morning sunrise and the chipping of the diverse species of birds ushered in the day under the well-manicured lawns, and the beautiful…
In LWF’s continued effort to establish partnerships and create synergies, Celline visited Shoshin Innovation Hub in Nairobi on 30th June 2025 and held fruitful discussions with Ms. Juliana Baraka, the Head of Programs. Shoshin is a Japanese word translated in English as ‘a beginner’s mind.’ It is about innovations that start small and eventually become…
Laikipia is endowed with key wildlife species that mainly occur outside protected areas. Most of these species are critical to the ecosystem, and their conservation through species action plans is crucial for enhancing and maintaining viable populations. Reticulated / Somali giraffe is one of the endangered species that occurs east of the Rift Valley 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…
As the Laikipia Tourism Association (LTA), we believe in creating a lasting impact on our members by enhancing their operations. Tourism and hospitality industries are among the key drivers of the Greater Laikipia landscape’s economy. Among the key benefits to our members is to enhance their operations and position them on a global scale. Over…
When I received the news that I had been nominated to represent Laikipia County in a national youth workshop on sustainable forestry, I felt a surge of excitement and responsibility. As the Project Officer for Conservation Education at Laikipia Wildlife Forum (LWF), I have always believed in the power of young people to shape the…
From June 11th–13th, 2025, Laikipia Wildlife Forum (LWF) was honoured to participate in the National Learning Exchange Policy Platform held at Lake Naivasha Resort. The event was convened by CIFOR-ICRAF, with the final two days co-organised in collaboration with Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI) as part of the Right Tree, Right Place – Seed Project…
The past quarter, we continued to implement our TerraFund for the AFR100 project. The project’s story has been one of growth. Growth of partnerships, of seedlings, and community resolve to restore Laikipia’s landscapes. In April, the “Shika Adabu” area in Nanyuki (part of Nanyuki’s riparian) saw over 10,000 tree seedlings planted through a joint effort…
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…