The fifth edition of the Mukogodo Forest Walk Wild, held on 3 October 2026 was a resounding success with the Community Forest Association CFA, managing to raise the targeted Ksh 6 million, towards the purchase of a Landcruiser, a vital tool in the operations of the forest. This was made possible through the generous contribution of partners key among them The Nature Conservancy TNC. Held under the theme “Walking for Wildlife Corridors, Community Resilience and Forest Conserva

Notices of completion for the three community land Lekurruki, Morupusi and Koija community lands are approaching a major milestone in participatory land-use planning, with notices of completion published for their proposed plans. Once approved by the County Assembly and gazetted, the plans will provide a framework for communities to manage their land, secure their rights, improve governance and balance conservation, livelihoods and development priorities over the next 10 year

The visit by representatives from Taita Taveta County Government, Taita Taveta Wildlife Conservancies Association TTWCA and the Kenya Wildlife Conservancies Association KWCA provided an opportunity to learn from LCA’s experience working with the County Government of Laikipia on conservation policy and legislation, particularly as Taita Taveta advances its own County Wildlife Policy and Wildlife Bill. The exchange focused on how collaboration between conservancies and county g

In September, restoration work took us to Loshaki, Tabarua, Loika, Nosirai, Lorubae, Noloroi, Shulmai, Maiyanat and Tiamamut sites, specifically targeting to address some of the pressures affecting the landscape, including soil erosion, water runoff, land degradation and invasive species. The restoration activities included the construction and repair of 12,948 semi-circular bunds covering 507.3 acres, alongside grass reseeding, gully rehabilitation and invasive species remov

A tent at the Shulmai Conservancy flying camp. Shulmai and Naibunga Upper Conservancies have launched tourism experiences, packaging local culture, wildlife and landscapes, to create opportunities to attract visitors, diversify conservancy income. The launches, held at the respective conservancies late last month marked the culmination of a six-month co-creation process facilitated by Steri Tours, a socially responsible tour company, in collaboration with the two conservancie

Working with neighboring counties on security is essential to maintaining a connected landscape; Last month, such partnership among community conservancies, elders and security teams across Laikipia and Samburu, led to the recovery of 136 out of 143 shoats stolen near Arjiju early this month. The conservancies came together to pool resources, from vehicles, food rations and coordinate action across county boundaries. Rangers from Il Ngwesi and Maiyanat conservancies in Laikip

At the heart of Laikipia, within Segera Conservancy, the ZEITZ foundation is driving an ambitious reforestation effort under the Tree of Life initiative, which aims to plant 3 million trees by 2030, to address deforestation and regenerate degraded landscapes. The initiative is focused on planting 6 indigenous acacia species in wildlife exclusion zones and in the first phase, 150,000 trees were planted in the shape of a rhino, as the conservancy prepared to operationalize the

The participatory land use planning continued in Koija, Morupusi and Lekurruki community lands, with a focus on boundary delimitation. In Koija, mapping documented 108 natural and built features, while the Morupusi survey captured 271 sites and Lekurruki mapped 63 features, including water resources, grazing areas, wildlife corridors, conservation and tourism assets, public facilities and cultural sites. This data is critical for zoning, infrastructure investment, natural-res

The Kenya Rhino Range Expansion, KRRE programme is exploring the potential for rhino reintroduction and sanctuary establishment within the Naibung’a community conservancies (Lower, Central and Upper). Establishing a rhino sanctuary on community land requires a Free, Prior and Informed Consent FPIC, process, given the significance of the decision for community land use, livelihoods, and long-term management commitments. The FPIC process has begun in partnership with The Liveli

Shulmai and Naibung’a Upper community conservancies are exploring how their landscapes and cultural assets can support new conservation-linked income opportunities through tourism. Our partnership with Steri Tours supported a tourism audit and co-creation exercise in August where the communities met to examine potential products including game drives, nature walks, hiking, bush experiences, stargazing and cultural tourism as unexplored tourism offerings. This exercise moved b

A governance meeting at the Il-Motiok community land restoration site. Restoration work across Il-motiok, Koija and Morupusi community lands in partnership with the Wyss Academy for Nature is moving to a more deliberate post-restoration management phase - with communities identifying actions required to ensure expected outcomes are achieved. A post-governance review process across five restoration sites — Tabarua and Lashaki in Ilmotiok, Loika and the Lentir women-led site in

In partnership with the Kenya Wildlife Conservancies Association, we conducted a Site-level Assessment of Governance and Equity - SAGE at Shulumai Community Conservancy, providing an opportunity for different actor groups to examine how governance, participation, equity and accountability are working within the conservancy. The process brought together different perspectives to identify existing strengths, gaps and priority areas for institutional strengthening. The SAGE proc

In the month of August, we had an extensive engagement with Mayianat Conservancy, aimed at strengthening the conservancy's operational, ecological monitoring and landscape restoration capacities. In partnership with the Wyss Academy for Nature, we supported the establishment, equipping and operationalization of a dedicated EarthRanger operations room, discussed the planned introduction of camera traps and the management of the invasive Opuntia species. Mayianat Conservancy op

We held further discussions with ICRAF to explore collaboration under “The Right Tree, in the Right Place for the Right Purpose (RTRP) Seed Project,” funded by the International Climate Initiative (IKI) and implemented through a consortium of partners. The project seeks to improve the availability and quality of native tree planting materials across five countries by matching species to appropriate sites, addressing seed-system and policy gaps, establishing breeding and seed

We convened a meeting with WildEarth, a live-streamed nature channel best known for its SafariLive broadcasts showcasing real-time wildlife experiences from Africa, to explore a strategic partnership aimed at elevating Laikipia’s visibility through live conservation broadcasting. WildEarth presented its live-safari model, which reaches approximately 500,000 daily viewers across Africa, the United States, and global markets, combining destination marketing with conservation

We conducted a member visit to Segera Conservancy, gaining valuable insights into a range of innovative and community-driven conservation initiatives that are contributing to both ecological restoration and livelihood improvement. Segera Conservancy is implementing the following initiatives; Tree Nursery Propagation Program: Segera Conservancy is implementing the “Tree of Life Reforestation Initiative,” which focuses on large-scale tree propagation. The program conducts inte

We joined partners and stakeholders in marking the official opening of &Beyond Suyian Lodge on 10th March 2026, a significant milestone for tourism and conservation within Suyian Conservancy. The establishment of the lodge represents a key step in strengthening sustainable tourism within the Laikipia landscape , while reinforcing partnerships that support conservation and community development. Community involvement during the official opening of andbeyond suyian lodge Stren

Under the GEF-8 Global Wildlife Program, we alongside Kenya Wildlife Conservancies Association conducted a three-day field engagement in the Meru County project implementation sites i.e Kandebene, Nchoroiboro and Kiengu sub – locations to assess human-wildlife conflict dynamics and identify priority interventions. The reconnaissance activity is critical in aligning with the proposed grant interventions that include human wildlife conflict mitigation, establishment of communi

Through the coordinated efforts of our Peace and Security Program, we convened and participated in a high-level security coordination meeting at Mpala Research Centre on 23rd March 2026, bringing together the Laikipia County Security Team, Laikipia North Sub-County Security Team, and conservancy representatives. A Unified Approach to Security The meeting provided a critical platform for aligning security strategies across government and conservancy actors. The County Commis

Melanistic Leopard sighting was recorded in Suyian Conservancy representing a rare and significant observation within the landscape. Increased sightings of African painted wild dogs in Lekurruki and Ilngwesi Conservancies High concentration of wild dog packs observed around Mukogodo Forest, establishing a key baseline for future monitoring Estimated population of approximately 300 gerenuk individuals recorded over the quarter, indicating a strong baseline presence despite his