With support from TerraFund for AFR100, we are dedicated to combating climate change, restoring critical ecosystems, and reviving biodiversity by replenishing forests that are vital to the health of our planet. Shamanek Forest in Nyahururu has been identified as one of the key areas for our restoration efforts. On August 9, 2024, we paid a…
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…
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…
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…
Rangeland management is a key area of focus for the Laikipia Wildlife Forum (LWF). Implementing strategies such as grass reseeding to provide pasture for livestock is vital to ease pressure on the adjacent Mukogodo Forest. When community livestock moves into the forest in search of pasture, it damages water catchment areas. Grass reseeding to increase…
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…
LWF participated in a two-day workshop on 4th and 5th June, 2024, aimed at formulating the Laikipia Rangelands Management Bill. This workshop brought together stakeholders, from the National Government, FLLoCCA, CSOs including Hand in Hand East Africa, Laikipia Conservancies Association, and representatives from the CLMCs in Laikipia from Mukogodo West and Mukogodo East, along with…
In April, LWF staff participated in a comprehensive Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) workshop organized by TerraFund for AFR100 at the Alps Hotel in Nakuru. The workshop aimed to deepen participants’ understanding of MRV, including various data collection methods and quality assurance processes. Attendees were trained on creating site and nursery profiles on TerraMatch and…
On June 13th, 2024, LWF participated in a PFMP (Participatory Forest Management Plan) sensitization forum organized by the Ilmamusi Community Forest Association (CFA) at Lokusero Secondary School. The forum aimed to deepen the community’s understanding of forest management and explore collaborative efforts to enhance sustainable practices. The event began with welcoming remarks emphasizing the importance…
Conservation education is vital for future generations, equipping them with the knowledge to understand critical issues such as climate change, prolonged droughts, and floods in different parts of the country. Recognizing this need, Laikipia Wildlife Forum (LWF) has strengthened its engagement with Three Rivers Academy. We collaborated with The Laikipian to enlighten students through the…