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LANCCI is an indigenous-led, Non-Profit organisation advancing climate action, Biodiversity Protection, IPLCs rights, and resilient livelihoods in Kenya.

04/09/2026

Today, LANCCI joined partners, farmers, policymakers, and other stakeholders at the Laikipia Agroecology Policy Launch which is a significant step toward strengthening sustainable, resilient, and locally driven food systems across Laikipia.

As part of our commitment to amplify community voices, we brought five farmers to the exhibition, giving them an opportunity to showcase their practices, innovations, knowledge, and experiences around agroecology.

For us, agroecology is not just a policy conversation. It is already being practised by communities through the way they grow food, conserve biodiversity, manage natural resources and adapt to a changing climate.

Bringing farmers into spaces like this matters because those shaping agricultural policies must hear directly from the people implementing these solutions on the ground. Their knowledge, experiences and innovations can help ensure that the Laikipia Agroecology Policy responds to the realities and aspirations of local communities.

We are proud to stand with farmers and communities in advancing food systems.

26/08/2026

Restoring land, restoring hope.

10/08/2026

International day of the world's Indigenous Peoples .

LANCCI joined Pastoralists Peoples Initiative (PPI) in Marsabit to commemorate the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples.

The celebration provided an important space to honour Indigenous cultures, knowledge, traditions, and the role Indigenous communities play in protecting biodiversity, strengthening livelihoods, and stewarding our natural environment.

30/06/2026

As we await the official registration of the Youth-Led Pastoralist Cooperative in Laikipia North, have continued to engage members through practical capacity building sessions. Youth and women participated in trainings on value addition to livestock products, climate-smart pastoral practices such as water conservation and drought-resistant fodder production, as well as leadership and entrepreneurship.
The sessions also emphasized inclusive governance, encouraging youth and women to actively participate in decision-making and shape the future of their cooperative.
Every training brings us one step closer to a stronger, more resilient pastoral economy one that creates opportunities, strengthens livelihoods, and is led by the community itself.

15/06/2026

Last week, we held our second Land and Water Governance dialogue at Murpusi Community Land, bringing together elders, women, and representatives from Water Resource Users Associations (WRUAs) to discuss sustainable management of land and water resources.

The meeting provided a platform for community members to share experiences, strengthen local governance structures, and reflect on the role of Indigenous knowledge in building climate resilience. Discussions highlighted the importance of inclusive decision-making, particularly the meaningful participation of women and youth in land and water governance.

For generations, Indigenous knowledge systems have guided pastoral communities in managing natural resources, conserving grazing lands, and adapting to changing environmental conditions. As climate challenges continue to intensify, strengthening these community-led governance systems remains essential for safeguarding livelihoods and promoting sustainable resource management.

Together, we are working towards stronger, more inclusive institutions that recognize traditional knowledge, support equitable resource access, and empower communities to lead their own climate resilience efforts.
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04/05/2026

In Mayianat Commununity Land, .a.n.c.c.i with the support from the for Indigenous Peoples , we convened women, youth, elders and local stakeholders to open up conversations around land and water governance to know who decides, who benefits and who is often left out.
For a long time, women despite being the primary water users and youth the next custodians of these landscapes have had limited influence in these decisions. This dialogue was about shifting that.
By creating space for shared learning between traditional knowledge holders and emerging community leaders, we are laying the foundation for more inclusive, locally-led climate resilience.
It is the beginning of rethinking governance where equity, culture and sustainability meet.

09/03/2026

Spotling REACH 4 Rangelands: REACH is LANCCI's flagship programme that contributes to conservation goals through restoration degdraded grazing lands and reviving pastoralism through an ecosystems health approach.

The REACH programme, plays a vital role in protecting both the soil and the land through direct interventions such as reseeding, and construction of zai pants and Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration.

18/02/2026

Kenya has officially launched the Kenya National Carbon Registry (KNCR) which is a significant step toward transparency, accountability, and integrity in carbon markets.

This registry will help track and verify carbon credits generated within the country, prevent double counting, and strengthen Kenya’s participation in global carbon trading under the Paris Agreement.

For those of us working closely with IPLCs this development is especially important.

As carbon markets expand across Africa, integrity and community inclusion must remain at the center. Systems like this can help ensure that climate finance does not bypass the very communities protecting ecosystems on the ground.

The next step is ensuring that communities are not just participants but rightful beneficiaries.

27/01/2026

Lancci in conjunction with shulmai community conservation yesterday held meeting with the youth, women, grazing land commettee leaders, elders and pastors, had a participatory dialogue to strengthening participatory conflict and capacity assessment (FGDs) .
The main Objectives are:-
1.To strengthen the capacity of the Yaaku Indigenous governance structures (specifically the Community Land Management Committee and the traditional age-sets - ‘Laiguanak’) in conflict prevention, mediation, and peacebuilding.
2.To develop and formalize a culturally appropriate, transparent, and equitable. community-owned Benefit Sharing Agreement.
3.To establish and operationalize an effective, accessible, and culturally-grounded Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) rooted in Yaaku Indigenous knowledge and practices.
4.To restore the agency and legitimacy of the Yaaku governance systems in managing community land affairs and conflict resolution.

Expected Results
1.A significant reduction in resource-based conflicts within the Shulmai Community Land.
2. A documented and community-endorsed -Benefit Sharing Agreement Framework that outlines clear, fair, and transparent processes for distributing benefits from land investments.
3.A documented and community-endorsed - Grievance Redress Mechanism Framework that provides a clear, step-by-step process for resolving disputes.
4.Increased confidence and collaboration- between the elected CLMC and the traditional Laiguanak system, leading to more unified and respected decision-making.
5.Enhance skills and knowledge among community leaders (men, women, and youth) in mediation, negotiation, and consensus-building.

Thanks to our partners.

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Jamii Asilia CentreJamii Asilia Centre

13/01/2026

We are excited to start a new project in Shulmai Community Land!
This project is for the Yaaku people. It will bring together elders, youth, women, and the Community Land Management Committee (CLMC) to work together for peace and fairness.

The main goal is to foster sustainable peace and social cohesion within the Shulmai Community Land by empowering and revitalizing Yaaku Indigenous governance structures, by enabling equitable benefit-sharing and effective conflict resolution for all community members.

Through this project we will:
1. Strengthen our traditional leaders and committees in preventing conflicts and solving problems peacefully.
2. Create a fair and clear way to share benefits from land investments.
3. Set up a system to solve complaints and disputes using our own Yaaku knowledge and customs.
4. Build trust and cooperation between elders, leaders, women, and youth so everyone’s voice is heard.

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Jamii Asilia Centre

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