A Season of Community-Led Restoration

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…

“Plastic Pollution Ends with Me”: Laikipia Marks World Environment Day 2025

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…

A Transformative Attachment at LWF – Fatuma Rashid

My industrial attachment at Laikipia Wildlife Forum (LWF) was a life-shaping experience that deepened my understanding of the intricate relationship between conservation and community development. As a Bachelor of Science student in Community Development at Laikipia University, I was privileged to be part of an organization that not only protects natural ecosystems but also empowers…

Northern Kenya Conservation Clubs and Laikipia Wildlife Forum Lead Vibrant Conservation Celebration

Northern Kenya Conservation Clubs (NKCC) hosted the 17th Community Conservation Day in Partnership with Laikipia Wildlife Forum (LWF) at Ewaso Comprehensive School under the theme “Conservation is Key to Survival.” The day brought together learners, teachers, conservation partners, and local community members in a vibrant celebration of environmental stewardship and youth engagement.   The event…

Youth at the Helm – Innovating for Clean Water and Waste Solutions in Laikipia

LWF continues to support local community-based organizations (CBOs) and youth in raising awareness on environmental issues. With support from WWF through their Russell E. Train Education for Nature Program, LWF has inspired young people to speak out boldly for nature. Their voices, passionate, informed, and solution-oriented, have been captured and shared across social media platforms, sparking…

Shaping Laikipia’s Rainwater Harvesting Policy

In the Arid and semi-arid lands of Laikipia, where seasons are often marked by thirst rather than rainfall, a silent revolution has been brewing, one that is changing how communities understand, engage with, and act on climate challenges. The just concluded Climate Democracy Accelerator (CDA) project, funded by People Powered, has not only equipped communities…