LWF PARTICIPATES IN THE REGIONAL CENTRE FOR MAPPING OF RESOURCES FOR DEVELOPMENT (RCMRD) INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE 2024 HELD BETWEEN 13TH AND 15TH AUGUST 2024 AT THE RCMRD COMPLEX IN NAIROBI

Conservation Education, Forum Focus, News

The Executive Director, Celline Achieng’ represented the LWF in this conference. The theme of the conference was ‘Earth: our only home’ and it was anchored on five thematic areas with various institutions and organizations presenting their research work and on-going projects. These thematic areas were: Agriculture and Food Security; Disaster Risk Reduction and Health; Land…

Our Visit to Loisaba Conservancy

Conservation Education, Forum Focus, Land Use, News

On September 4, 2024, we visited Loisaba Conservancy to explore areas of synergy and partnership. Tom Silvester, the CEO of Loisaba Conservancy, hosted the meeting with the objective of identifying mutual opportunities to enhance conservation efforts across Laikipia. Upon arrival, we received an extensive tour of Loisaba’s operations, visiting various departments, including Conservation, Human Resources,…

FAO Deputy Director visits Laikipia Wildlife Forum’s restoration project sites in Il Ngwesi Community Land

Forum Focus, News, Rangelands

On Friday, August 2, 2024, the Deputy Director of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the UN paid a visit to Laikipia Wildlife Forum’s (LWF) project sites in Il Ngwesi Community Land, where FAO has been supporting the “Restoration of Degraded Areas and Improvement in Water Accessibility” project. The visit began with a warm…

Collaborative effort for improved water resource protection in Likii River sub-catchment

Forum Focus, News, Water

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…

Celebrating World Desertification and Drought Day at Maiyanat Community Conservancy

Forum Focus, Land Use, News, Nothern, Rangelands

Laikipia County hosted the national celebration for World Desertification and Drought Day (WDDD) on June 17, 2024, at the Maiyanat Community Conservancy in Ol Kinyei, Laikipia North. This year’s event, themed “United for Land: Our Legacy, Our Future,” highlighted the importance of sustainable land management and the urgent need to combat desertification and drought. The…

Empowering Communities with Technology: LWF Commences ‘My Geo Farm’ Onboarding in Mukogodo West

Forum Focus, News, Rangelands

This quarter, our LWF team commenced the onboarding of farmers in Mukogodo West ward, Laikipia North, to the ‘My Geo Farm’ application. This initiative is part of our project titled “Restoration Challenge Grant Platform for Smallholders and Communities with Blockchain-Enabled Crowdfunding (My Farm Trees),” supported by our development partners; Alliance Bioversity  & CIAT. This initiative…

MUTARA CAMP

Forum Focus, News, Tourism, Wildlife

Mutara Camp is the only accommodation facility in the expansive 20,000 acres Mutara Conservancy with just 15 tents offering the true definition of exclusivity. It lies North of the Ancient Aberdares Forest and West of the majestic snow-capped Mount Kenya. It borders the world-famous Ol Pejeta Conservancy together with which makes the largest Black Rhino…

LWF participates in Ujuzi Manyattani’s graduation ceremony and 5th anniversary celebrations

Forum Focus, News, Nothern

LWF was among those who congregated to congratulate the 222 graduates of Ujuzi Manyattani as it marked its 5th anniversary. The young men and women were from Mayianat, Shulmai, Lekurukki, Kirimon, Ilngwesi, and Sera Conservancies. The catering, hairdressing, tailoring, plumbing, motorcycle repair, electrical and solar installation, and mobile phone repair graduates received level 3 and…