Laikipia Forum News Updates June 2021

June Edition 2021
TOURISM

Breathing New Life into Our Association

"I joined the LTA due to their great work in connecting establishments with Kenya Tourism Board for the Magical Kenya Signature Experiences and their assistance with the Covid compliance for the Tourism Regulatory Authority.

Elizabeth Loker, Proprietor Olepangi Farm

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WATER
Ownership Key to WRUA Sustainability
“The Water and Environmental conversation must start by us accepting that we must play a role in ensuring that our environment is protected. Without ownership and working in partnerships, every effort that we make towards environmental conservation and protection will remain futile.”

Mr. Muriithi, Chair, Ngusishi WRUA

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Championing Water Storage in the Face of Climate Change
So far, a total of 13 farmers have benefitted from the savings and loan program. Member farmers are from Laikipia West, Laikipia North, Laikipia East, Meru and Nyeri, and this only goes to show the increasing reach of the Sacco.

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WILDLIFE
Wildebeest, Bustards and Bongos

Kenya Begins First National Census of Wildlife

The census, covering the Country’s 58 national parks and reserves, private and community conservancies, is due to be completed by the end of July. It will cost 250m Kenyan shillings (£1.6m) and includes a count of terrestrial and marine mammals, key birds such as ostriches and Kori bustards, and endangered primates.

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RANGELANDS

ILMAMUSI Mukogodo Rangers Go Digital and Get Connected

Rangers from ILMAMUSI Mukogodo Forest Association have acquired new digital radios, solar chargers and repeater station with the assistance of the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy. The equipment, purchased with funding from the BIOPAMA Project provides for a quick and easy connection to the regional radio and security network used by Lewa, Il Ngwesi, Lekurruki, and Borana Conservancies.

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