My relationship with the Laikipia Wildlife Forum (LWF) began in my teenage years during frequent visits to my dad, who worked at Tropic Air, Nanyuki Airstrip – the former location of LWF offices before their relocation to Nanyuki town. My interest was piqued when I encountered students preparing for their field trip by the forum’s…
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,…
In a jubilant gathering at Lake Naivasha Simba Lodge from January 23rd to January 25th, Laikipia Wildlife Forum (LWF) joined hands with other stakeholders to commemorate the success of the restoration champions selected for funding through TerraFund for AFR100. This three-day event marked the beginning of a transformative journey towards reclaiming our environment, with 36…
Laikipia Wildlife Forum (LWF) joined members of the National Environment Civil Society Alliance of Kenya (NECSA-K) in reviewing the Regulatory Impact Statement (RIS) for the Draft Climate Change (Carbon Markets) Regulations, 2023 on 29th and 30th January 2024 in Athi River. The key stakeholders were those engaging in carbon projects and those involved in advocating…
Laikipia Wildlife Forum (LWF) continued its commitment to community empowerment by organizing a beekeeping training for members of the Dupoto Beekeepers and Marketing Cooperative Society. Led by Piranto Ole Mosiany, the training aimed to equip participants with essential business management skills, enhance honey quality and compliance standards, and explore opportunities for value addition in bee…
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…
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…
LWF was not left out as one of the organizations which have been actively involved in the Implementation of TRI in the GEF6 Cycle Funded by FAO as the global GEF6 Implementing team come together in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, and the stage was set for a global convergence for The Restoration Initiative’s (TRI) 5th…
Nature lovers, adventure seekers, and champions of the environment, get ready for an extraordinary journey! On November 25th, 2023, the breathtaking Mukogodo Forest in Laikipia County, Kenya, will host the 2nd edition of the Mukogodo Forest Walk Wild event. Step into a world of wonder as you explore one of Kenya’s last remaining dryland forests.…
In August, we had the privilege of participating in the Dreams Youth Expo, an event organized by the Drawing Dreams Initiative, a youth-led community-based organization based in Laikipia County, Kenya. The expo, held on the 11th and 12th, was an exciting platform that brought together young change-makers and organizations dedicated to driving meaningful social change.…