As part of the LCA Data Hub initiative , Laikipia Conservancies Association (LCA), in collaboration with WWF-Kenya , continues to build ranger capacity in digital data management through the SMART (Spatial Monitoring and Reporting Tool)  system. Between 14th and 17th October 2025 , LCA joined WWF for a comprehensive SMART training session at Shulmai Conservancy , bringing together 43 rangers  from across the landscape. The training focused on enhancing skills in data-driven p

The Laikipia Conservancies Association (LCA), in collaboration with Life Through Wildlife (LTW)  and the University of Florida , conducted a two-day engagement focused on governance dashboard validation  and Community-Based Natural Resource Management (CBNRM)  in Naibunga Upper  and Shulmai Conservancies . The exercise formed part of LCA’s ongoing commitment to improving governance, transparency, and community-driven conservation across Laikipia. It sought to assess how conse

As part of its ongoing member engagement and support strategy, the Laikipia Conservancies Association (LCA)  visited Naserian Conservancy  on 30th October 2025 . The visit formed part of LCA’s commitment to fostering collaboration, aligning strategic priorities, and building collective impact among its 32 member conservancies. The engagement focused on deepening understanding of Naserian’s operations, challenges, and development priorities, while reaffirming the working relat

The Mukogodo Walk Wild 2025  brought together hundreds of conservation partners, community members, and leaders to celebrate and protect one of Laikipia’s most important ecosystems the Mukogodo Forest . The event, held on 4th October 2025  at the Louniek Corridor , was organized by the ILMAMUSI Community Forest Association (CFA)  and supported by the Laikipia Conservancies Association (LCA) , Kenya Forest Service (KFS), and other partners. This year’s walk was themed “One Tr

LCA was honored to host representatives from Equal Rights  and GiveDirectly  for their second courtesy visit , following the initial engagement held in June 2025. The meeting served as a follow-up on the Climate Common Fund , a groundbreaking initiative currently piloted at Il Ngwesi Conservancy . The Climate Common Fund  is designed to connect unconditional cash transfers  directly to environmental conservation outcomes  demonstrating how targeted financial support can empow

LCA recently engaged with Master’s in Public Affairs students  from the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA)  during a Public Policy Workshop  held at Mpala Research Centre . The lecture titled “Perspectives on Current Policy Priorities and Challenges in Kenya’s Conservation Landscape,”  provided an in-depth exploration of Kenya’s conservation journey from the colonial-era wildlife protection policies to the modern-day community-driven conservation mo

The Laikipia Conservancies Association (LCA) , through its Chief Executive Officer Peter Lemerian Matunge , participated in the Carbon Markets Africa Conference  held in Johannesburg, South Africa, from 21st to 23rd October 2025 . The event brought together regional and global leaders in carbon finance , climate policy , and nature-based solutions , providing a vital platform to discuss how Africa can scale credible and inclusive carbon markets. As a delegate, the CEO engaged

The Laikipia Conservancies Association (LCA)  and the County Government of Laikipia (CGL)  have made significant progress in fostering collaboration and ensuring fair, transparent taxation for conservancies. Two high-level consultative meetings held on 16th and 22nd September 2025  at the County Hall, Nanyuki , brought together senior leaders to align the Finance Bill 2025/26  with court rulings and establish equitable frameworks for conservation land management. The sessions

LCA  is making great strides in the development of its Data Hub Dashboard , a central platform designed to consolidate and streamline...

LCA, in partnership with the Kenya Wildlife Conservancies Association (KWCA), is using the Site-level Assessment of Governance and Equity...

Maintaining healthy wildlife corridors is critical to ensuring movement, genetic diversity, and coexistence between people, livestock,...

As part of the LCA Landscape Restoration Program , soil and vegetation cover sampling officially began in April. The goal is to establish...

Invasive species remain one of the biggest threats to rangelands, biodiversity, and community livelihoods. Across Laikipia, the spread of...

LCA, in partnership with the Wyss Academy for Nature , conducted practical training sessions in Lekurruki and Ilngwesi Community...

A Landmark for Conservation in Kenya In a historic milestone, Loisaba Conservancy  has officially welcomed white rhinos, becoming the...

The Kenya Conservancies Investment Conference 2025 , hosted in Nairobi by the Kenya Wildlife Conservancies Association (KWCA)  under the...

LCA held its Annual General Meeting (AGM)  at Mpala Research Centre, River Camp on 29th August, 2025 . The event brought together member...

World Rangers Day 2025  was successfully held at KWS Laikipia Station , bringing together conservation partners, community conservancies,...

In collaboration with Alex Chidakel , representing both the University of Florida  and Life Through Wildlife , LCA’s Monitoring &...

In July, LCA continued to strengthen conservancy capacity in data collection, management, and application  through two key activities...