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…
ILMAMUSI CFA Rangers concluded 4 day training on digital radio communications and Earth Ranger. The training took place at the CFA offices and inside Mukogodo Forest with the aim to equip ILMAMUSI CFA rangers with skills on how to operate Earth Ranger software and produce reports from data collected during their patrols. The training was…
Domestic work and agricultural activities have become easier for women who are members of Emu Sacco. Since its formation, Emu Sacco has been on a journey to empower its members to be water secure through either offering them dam liners when water harvesting or with ater tanks for domestic water use. Emu Sacco has developed…
In partnership with the Mount Kenya Trust, the Laikipia Forum organized a four-day Ranger Life Saver Training for the ILMAMUSI Community Forest Association Rangers. The training was geared towards equipping these rangers with the necessary skills to ensure no casualties in their line of duty. A survey conducted in 2020 established that up to 120…
Dear esteemed members of EMU Sacco, To quote an American physician and poet, Oliver Wendell, “To reach a port we must sail, sometimes with the wind, and sometimes against it. But we must not drift or lie at anchor”. God has given us grace and we are sailing with the wind. Dear members, I believe…
Feedback obtained from listeners who engaged in the three-part series radio talk shows focusing on water resources management revealed that similar shows are needed more often to create more opportunities to create awareness on water matters in our landscape. The positive engagements and feedback from Basin stakeholders definitely made the shows a success. Through the…