Taita Taveta Wildlife Conservancies Association

06/05/2026

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Welcome to Africa Challenge with Lina Mwamachi and Im,manuel Mwamachi topic being Wildlife and Human Conflict about Water

05/05/2026

Join our Security Rangeland Coordinator, Anyang Omaria Kenneth, for an engaging and timely discussion on a critical conservation issue.

The Big Question: 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗵𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹𝘆?

As climate pressures intensify and water sources become increasingly scarce, the need for coexistence between communities and wildlife has never been more urgent.

This conversation will explore real experiences and what sustainable coexistence looks like on the ground.

Tune in tomorrow from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Listen live on SIFA 107.7 FM VOI and across all its media platforms.

Be part of the conversation.

04/05/2026

From classroom lessons to real-wild experiences in the Tsavo East National Park.

01/05/2026

Every wildlife protected, every habitat restored, and every policy shaped for sustainability is the result of deliberate, committed labour.

On this Labour Day, we recognize that protecting biodiversity is among the most critical work of our time.

It demands courage, consistency, and collective action, and it is through this labour that we safeguard the balance of nature and the future of humanity.

21/04/2026

19/04/2026

𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴

The Kenya Wildlife Conservancies Association, in partnership with the Taita Taveta Wildlife Conservancies Association, recently conducted a Governance and Human Rights Training for Mgeno Wildlife Conservancy at Voi Wildlife Lodge.

The four-day training brought together board members to strengthen governance systems and enhance leadership effectiveness in conservancy management.
As community conservancies continue to play a critical role in conservation and local livelihoods, strong governance remains central to their sustainability. The training offered the board members an opportunity to reflect on current governance practices, better understand their roles and responsibilities, and identify practical actions that can improve institutional performance.

The sessions focused on building leadership capacity for stronger decision-making, clearly defining the governance roles of boards and management, addressing institutional governance challenges, improving understanding of policies, bylaws, and frameworks, and identifying ways to strengthen transparency, accountability, and inclusivity.

𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀
Participants reviewed Mgeno Conservancy’s governance journey, from its establishment in 1971 to its transition into a formal conservancy in 2020. Several milestones were highlighted, including the recruitment of professional management, the development of the 2020–2030 Management Plan, ranger recruitment through partner support, the adoption of SMART monitoring technology, and improved financial stability through carbon credit partnerships.

The open discussions created space for participants to celebrate achievements while also reflecting collectively on areas that require improvement.

𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗚𝗮𝗽𝘀 𝗜𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱
The training identified several priority gaps, including inadequate governance tools, limited inclusivity and youth representation, incomplete institutional policies, the absence of a clear benefit-sharing framework, boundary-related conflicts with neighbouring communities, and, most importantly, limited communication and visibility platforms.

Following these discussions, participants recommended the development and adoption of key governance instruments; finalization and implementation of policies such as Human Resources, Procurement, and Safeguarding policies; establishment of benefit-sharing and grievance redress mechanisms; strengthening inclusivity within governance structures; and the development of a communication strategy, including a website to enhance visibility.

𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱
Mgeno Conservancy has demonstrated resilience and steady progress over the years. Addressing the identified gaps will further strengthen its governance systems and support long-term sustainability. TTWCA and KWCA, together with other partners, remain committed to providing continued technical support and follow-up to help implement the agreed actions.

18/04/2026

Catch up with our team led by our CEO, Alfred Mwanake, Maurine Nduati, Partnership Engagements and Gender Officer, and Naomi Njihia, Biodiversity and Climate Change Coordinator at the Marmalade Festivals in Oxford, UK.

We will be hosting "𝗥𝗲𝘄𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝘂𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀" on Thursday, the 23rd of April 2026.

For networking and connection, reach out to us through [email protected] before the event.

16/04/2026

Grateful to the TUI Care Foundation for partnering with us to restore degraded landscapes, empower local communities, and breathe new life into tourism at the Tsavo Landscape through the TUI Forest Project.

Such partnerships are the right step toward lasting impact.

Watch the transformation:

Before: https://bit.ly/4vp6hIq

After: https://bit.ly/4vAcSQg

13/04/2026

09/04/2026

We’re excited to announce that TTWCA will be in Oxford this April for the Marmalade Festival!

We’ll be hosting a session titled “Rewriting the Rules of Conservation: Designing Better Collaborations, Not Just Projects,” where we’ll share our work, insights, and experiences in building partnerships that centre communities and drive lasting conservation impact.

As an organization, we believe the future of conservation lies in collaboration, not transactions, and we’re looking forward to engaging with global changemakers, exchanging ideas, and sparking new partnerships.

If you’re attending, we’d love to connect. Come join the conversation and be part of reimagining conservation together.

🗓 Registration: https://luma.com/4zpvbvwd

⏰10:15 - 11:45AM Oxford

01/04/2026

65% of Kenya’s wildlife is found in the community conservancies, which make up a total of 16% of Kenya. Bankability comes when communities are not just hosts but shareholders.

No community, no wildlife. No wildlife, no tourism. And ultimately, no tourism, no investment. So, the future of African wildlife tourism is not just about protecting places; it’s about investing in people and the systems that sustain those landscapes.

TTWCA participated in the conference, which shared insights on the impact of investing in communities that play a critical role in biodiversity conservation.

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