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

The Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) in Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) workshop, held from 24th–26th March 2026 at Sawela Lodge, Naivasha, brought together conservation practitioners from The Nature Conservancy, the Kenya Wildlife Conservancies Association, landscape associations, and GESI champions to strengthen inclusive approaches in conservation programming and measurement systems. The workshop focused on integrating GESI principles into Monitoring,

The Leadership and Management Program (LAMP) Module 4 training, facilitated by The Nature Conservancy (TNC) in partnership with Forward Consulting and the Laikipia Conservancies Association, successfully concluded at Kisimani Hotel, Isiolo, marking the final step in a transformative leadership journey for conservancy managers across northern Kenya. The three-day training brought together 30 participants from Laikipia, Isiolo, Samburu, and Garissa counties, including represent

In collaboration with the Kenya Wildlife Conservancies Association (KWCA) and with technical support from a legal consultant, we convened a two-day Conservancy Constitution Review Exercise at Naibunga Central Community Conservancy and Lekurruki Community Conservancy on 18th–19th March 2026. The exercise brought together Conservancy Land Management Committees (CLMCs), KWCA representatives, LCA representatives, and a legal expert to critically review existing conservancy const

In partnership with the WYSS Academy for Nature, we convened a one-day Restoration Champions Training at Borana–Mazingira Yetu, bringing together participants from Lekurruki, Shulmai, Ilngwesi, and Maiyanat conservancies under the ILMAMUSI eastern cluster. The training brought together 49 participants (40 men and 9 women), including conservancy management teams, grazing committees, and community-selected restoration champions. The initiative aimed to strengthen monitoring, e

We held an inter-conservancies grazing coordination meeting at Shulmai Conservancy Headquarters, bringing together representatives from Shulmai, Maiyanat, Naibunga Upper, and Ilmamusi CFA. The meeting included conservancy boards, management teams, grazing committees, and local administration leaders, reflecting a multi-stakeholder approach to rangeland governance. Held at a critical moment following the onset of the March–May rains, the meeting focused on coordinating wet sea

We recently conducted a field-based restoration evaluation across Shulmai, Naibunga Upper Conservancy (Murpusi, Ilpolei, Munishoi), and Maiyanat Conservancy to assess the effectiveness of ongoing rangeland restoration interventions in partnership with the Wyss Academy for Nature. The assessment focused on key techniques including Opuntia stricta removal and semi-circular bunds (SCBs) , with the aim of understanding what is working, where challenges remain, and how future res