Laikipia is endowed with key wildlife species that mainly occur outside protected areas. Most of these species are critical to the ecosystem, and their conservation through species action plans is crucial for enhancing and maintaining viable populations. Reticulated / Somali giraffe is one of the endangered species that occurs east of the Rift Valley across…
Rangers play a vital role in protection of our ecosystem enhancing survival of our wildlife. Their work exemplifies unwavering dedication that has significantly contributed to the sustainability of our fragile ecosystems. On 31st July 2024, we joined the globe in celebrating the World Rangers Day at Nanyuki Stadium. Dr. Erastus Kanga, the Director General of…
Conservation Alliance of Kenya (CAK) organized a meeting and invited its members to meet with Ms. Rebecca Miano, the Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Tourism and Wildlife on 23rd September 2024 in Nairobi to discuss the areas in wildlife management that need attention by the Ministry. The 13 organizations present highlighted some key issues after which…
The Executive Director represented LWF in this event that was held at the Ivory burning site in the Nairobi National Park on 30th September 2024. The Chief Guest was Ms. Rebecca Miano who is the Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Tourism and Wildlife. She was accompanied by the Principal Secretaries for both Tourism and Wildlife and…
The Executive Director represented LWF at the launch of the Kenya Bird Trends platform by the Tropical Biology Association (TBA) on 23rd August 2024. The event was held at the Kenya Wildlife Service’s Nairobi Safari Walk, with the Director General of the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), Dr. Erastus Kanga, as the Chief Guest. This online…
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…
Amidist the urgent call for collaboration in combating human wildlife conflict in Ewaso ecosystem, LWF joined a team of experts in a human carnivore conflict and co- existence workshop organized by Samburu- Laikipia wild dog project held at Old House, Nanyuki. The workshop brought together conservationists, ecologists, researchers, wildlife vets and other stakeholders working in…
From April 11th to 13th, 2024, the Northern Kenya Conservation Clubs’ (NKCC) held a transformative workshop at the William Holden Foundation Education Center. The event attended by Laikipia Wildlife Forum (LWF), was a significant step towards promoting conservation education among schools in Northern Kenya. LWF, committed to the protection of natural resources, has been at…
Dr. Darcy Ogada, the Africa Program Director, visited LWF and delivered a presentation on raptors, which proved to be both informative and enlightening. Even after her departure, discussions about the presentation continued among the team. During her presentation, Darcy shed light on the efforts aimed at preventing extinction, protecting habitats, engaging communities, and addressing threats…
This year’s World Wildlife Day, hosted by Laikipia County and themed “Connecting People and Planet: Exploring Digital Innovation in Wildlife Conservation,” gathered environmental stakeholders at KANU grounds in Nanyuki, emphasizing responsible technology use in wildlife preservation. Passionate conservationists shared insights on digital tools’ role in addressing conservation challenges, highlighting the importance of harmonious human-wildlife coexistence,…