It has been four months since the Laikipia Tourism Association partnered with GiveDirectly in a cash relief program for tourism staff affected by the Covid pandemic. The Laikipia Tourism Association helped to identify 350 individuals from different tourism facilities in the greater Laikipia landscape to benefit from the program. These beneficiaries, if deemed to…
Timau WRUA launched their recently completed office on January 20, 2022. The launch was officiated by the Laikipia County Water Resources Authority, Regional Manager, Mr. Peter Ngubu. Also in attendance were Buuri West Member of Parliament, Mr. Rendikiri, the Deputy County Commissioner, the Mount Kenya Ewaso Water Partnership Coordinator, Mr. Stanley Kirimi, the WRUA Forum…
The National Climate Change Act,2016, part 19 (4) provides for a county government to enact legislation that further defines implementation of its obligations under this Act, or other climate change functions relevant to the county or such other related purposes. In realization of the above, the County Government of Laikipia has established its own Climate…
The Participatory Forest Management Plan (PFMP) for Mukogodo National Forest Reserve expired in 2018. A new PFMP is required as the basis for a 5 – year Management Agreement between the ILMAMUSI CFA with the Kenya Forest Service (KFS). This Agreement will guide the implementation of CFA activities and programs within Mukogodo forest for a period of…
Conservationists across the country have faulted the National Assembly’s Procedure and House Rules Committee MPs for having the intention of repealing Section 34 (2) of the Forest Conservation and Management Act of 2016, warning that Kenya would lose more than half of its protected forest should the proposed amendments to the forest laws be passed.…
Over the past weeks, the water levels in our rivers from Mt. Kenya have significantly dropped, affecting the river flow. This is caused by the on-going dry season which is likely to trigger water use conflicts between the upstream and the downstream users. In response to this, Likii River Water Users Association, which is mandated…
Water and sanitation are at the core of sustainable development. Safe drinking water is a pillar of human health and well-being. With children spending 80% of their active time in school, the interdependence of water and education is not to be underestimated. Many schools lack adequate water and sanitation facilities, affecting children’s education and even…
Born, raised and schooled in Laikipia, John King’ori has always had a passion for tourism. This motivated him to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in Tourism Management. Today, John is an enthusiastic hospitality and tourism destination management expert, who has built his credentials working with tourism stakeholders in Laikipia. These include his earlier work with the…
A few months ago, the Lekurruki and Il Ngwesi community conservancy members embarked on a land restoration exercise to restore vegetation on seriously eroded and degraded rangelands. This effort entailed community members digging bunds and planting grass to reduce surface water runoff, enhance vegetation growth by retaining soil moisture, and curb further soil erosion. Through…
This month, I was privileged to enjoy a stay at the stunning, multiple award-winning Il Ngwesi Lodge. What an experience! It took about two and a half hours from Nanyuki to get to our destination. Along the way, we enjoyed incredible views and wildlife, which made the trip worthwhile. The lodge staff happily welcomed us…