Freshwater resources are highly vulnerable and can easily become compromised without proper management. As population growth and industrial activities increase, so does the demand for water, elevating the risk of pollution and threatening both human health and the environment. The Likii River, a vital water source for Nanyuki municipality, faces significant pollution from excessive chemical…
Through support from TerraFund for AFR100, LWF commenced the restoration of Likii and Nanyuki Rivers’ riparian zones, which are instrumental in improving water quality for both surface runoff and water flowing into streams through subsurface or underground water. To achieve this restoration goal, LWF has partnered with different stakeholders to undertake tree-growing events aimed at…
At the Laikipia Wildlife Forum (LWF), we believe in the power of collaboration to drive positive change in our communities. This is why we collaborated with the Water Resources Authority (WRA) to host a transformative training session aimed at bolstering the sustainability and efficiency of community water projects (CWPs) in Laikipia North. Held on the…
In the serene setting of Manguo Wetland in Nyahururu, we proudly united with the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), the Laikipia County Government, and esteemed stakeholders to commemorate this year’s World Wetlands Day, with the theme ‘Wetlands and Human Wellbeing.’ From town clean-ups in the Manguo area to engaging tree-planting initiatives and enlightening community…
In the dynamic world of conservation, partnerships are key to amplifying impact and reaching wider audiences. This was evident when representatives from the MpalaLive project, Valerie May and Victor Kasii, paid a visit to our offices during the first quarter of the year to explore potential collaborations between our two organizations. For those unfamiliar, MpalaLive…
LWF made a significant impact during this year’s World Water Day celebrations held at Naibor, Segera Ward. The event, graced by H.E. Governor Joshua Irungu, EGH, focused on the theme ‘leveraging water for peace,’ emphasizing the crucial link between water, peace, and security, particularly in Laikipia County. Governor Irungu highlighted the County Government’s efforts in…
Laikipia Wildlife Forum staff take a pose during the Journey of Water campaign World Wide Fund for Nature, Kenya Office (WWF-Kenya), in partnership with Laikipia Wildlife Forum (LWF), Water Resources Authority (WRA) , and other local partners, took the lead in a national water campaign known as the “Journey of Water Campaign: Ewaso Ng’iro North…
Laikipia Wildlife Forum (LWF) participated in the 1st Kenyan Water Policy Hackathon. The event, organized by the International Water Institute (IWMI), CGIAR Initiative on National Policies and Strategies, and Wetlands International, took place in Nairobi from May 18th to 19th, 2023. The Hackathon brought together over 35 stakeholders from Civil Society Organizations, the Ministry of…
To commemorate World Wildlife Day, we today joined our partners in conservation the Kenya Wildilife Service, The County Government of Laikipia, Ol Pejeta Conservancy, William Holden Wildlife Foundation, the Water Resources Authority and Likii and Nanyuki WRUA for a clean-up exercise of Rivers Nanyuki and Likii. In her speech after the clean-up, the Assistant Director,…
The Kenya Water Act 2016 provides for the establishment of Water Resource Users Associations (WRUA) for the collaborative management of water resources and to manage water use conflicts at sub catchment levels. The Water Act anticipates that WRUAs are supported to have sufficient capacity to play an effective role. The Act therefore places a responsibility on…