Naretunoii Conserversy
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Supporting conservation, biodiversity sustainability and protecting wildlife dispersal areas through benefit sharing with communities.
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The Wildlife Foundation (TWF) has been at the forefront of conservation efforts in Kenya, ensuring that both wildlife and local communities benefit from sustainable land use. One of the greatest success stories has been the impact of the Naretunoi Community Wildlife Conservancy, a vital wildlife corridor connecting Nairobi National Park to the expansive Athi-Kapiti plains.
Through collaboration with the Maasai community, TWF has successfully negotiated land lease agreements, ensuring that traditional grazing lands remain open for wildlife movement while still benefiting local landowners. This initiative has provided direct income to over 250 Maasai families, significantly improving their livelihoods while safeguarding Kenya’s rich biodiversity.
One of the major challenges in conservation has been the escalating human-wildlife conflict due to shrinking natural habitats. TWF has pioneered the use of predator deterrent systems, including lion-proof bomas (livestock enclosures) and solar-powered flashing lights, to prevent nocturnal attacks by lions, hyenas, and leopards on Maasai livestock.
These efforts have led to a 40% decrease in predator attacks in high-risk areas, reducing retaliatory killings of lions and ensuring peaceful coexistence between communities and wildlife. The initiative has gained recognition from conservationists and government agencies as a model for sustainable conflict resolution.
Another major impact of TWF’s work is the establishment of the Wildlife Foundation Centre, where students from various schools visit to learn about wildlife conservation, the Maasai way of life, and the importance of coexisting with nature.
Over 5,000 students have attended these programs, engaging in interactive lessons on sustainable land use, poaching prevention, and environmental conservation. Many students have gone on to become conservation advocates in their communities, proving that education is key to securing the future of wildlife.
TWF has also embraced technology to enhance conservation efforts. In partnership with tech innovators, the organization has deployed GPS collar tracking for elephants and lions to monitor movement patterns, enabling better protection strategies. Additionally, the use of drones for aerial surveillance has helped detect poaching threats before they escalate.
These advanced techniques have contributed to a significant decline in poaching incidents, with more wildlife successfully relocated to safer habitats.
The success of TWF’s initiatives highlights the power of conservation when communities are actively involved. By ensuring that conservation efforts provide direct benefits—whether through income, education, or safety—the foundation has created a model for sustainable land use and wildlife protection.
As TWF continues to expand its reach, the goal remains clear: a future where humans and wildlife thrive together.