ENHANCING SUSTAINABLE UTILIZATION

The attainment of such a practice entails lots of sacrifice, but the end product yields great fruits, this gives the Conservancy the morale to invest in such activities to ensure that the protected area habitats remains intact.
The objective of buying the jikos idea from the Paradigm company was to cut down on the firewood usage by the surrounding Communities. The idea is disseminated to the community through group education and demonstrations .
The jikos from this group are of two types; Envirofit and jikopoa both uses only two medium sized firewood and cooks a meal for up to six individuals.
Advantages .
ß Portable and durable
ß Uses less firewood
ß Occupies less space in the house
ß Easy to clean
ß Does not pollute the environment
ß Less dangerous to children.

The two jikos from paradigm company,used for education and demonstration.

The two jikos from paradigm company,used for education and demonstration.

Paradigm,branch officer,teaching on how the Jikos function.

Paradigm,branch officer,teaching on how the Jikos function.

Community committee,during the Education session.

Community committee,during the Education session.

Community Committee,during demonstration session.

Community Committee,during demonstration session.

The Committee, during Question and answer session.

The Committee, during Question and answer session.

Discussion time.

Discussion time.

Shared from; Community Education and awareness desk

WILDLIFE CONSERVATION RESEARCH.

Kenya’s human population increases fast and is currently estimated to be over 40 million. The increase in population exerts much pressure on natural resources in the whole nation resulting to environmental degradation, loss of biodiversity and climate change. All these impacts negatively on the well being of people because of the destroyed nature. Conservation research is done on biodiversity and is geared towards achieving practical solutions to issues of conservation mainly by conducting specific research. The research should be shared nationally in advising government agencies, institution and policy makers to address and protect Earth’s biodiversity. Researchers and Scientists protect the biodiversity by teaching conservation principles, practices and work to find ways of helping the citizens to be more environmentally responsible. To ensure contuinuity,the next generation of conservation professionals are recruited by the research institutions.The decline of Kenya’s biodiversity calls for sustainable use practices and new approaches to conservation methods. The is a need of new partnerships among stakeholders, biological scientists, government, industries and communities to reinforce and protect the inherent value of the biodiversity by advocating for sustainable use. Complex studies on relationships among ecosystems, biodiversity, environment and human beings are needed. Education and awareness to the general public on Earth’s biodiversity, their conservation and sustainability is vital. Conservation research is supposed to promote science-based environmental awareness, biodiversity research and sustainable use of finite natural resources. Commitment of recruiting, training and educating the next generation of conservation practitioners and fostering of environmental leadership in decision making about conservation for posterity should be a priority.The Kenyan government research institutions should closely work together with the wildlife research centres to improve the research standards of research  for the well being of current and future generations.

By Duncan Oduor

SAVE THE PELICANS

The Pelicans population has been reduced by a man made feature (uncoated electric wire) within Soysambu Conservancy, the deaths occur when these  birds are electrocuted by the wire cutting across the migration route of such birds. The Birds migrate as a flock from Lake Nakuru to Lake Elmenteita. Some are injured and remain walking, some just lie on the terrestrial land, this is not usual for these birds to walk on land as they are  aquatic birds. The migration of these birds to Lake Elmenteita is very vital as this is the only breeding site for such bird species in East Africa.
Attention:
The Kenya Power and Lighting company should chip in and help us to reduce such deaths by having a coated electric wire within our protected areas especially ,the line running within Soysambu conservancy since, the problem has been on since the installation of such a line.

The uncoated electric line Cutting across Soysambu Conservancy.

The uncoated electric line Cutting across Soysambu Conservancy.

pelican walking on terrestrial Land

An Injured Pelican after being Electrocuted by the naked wires.

Dead pelicans along the Electric Line.

Dead Pelicans

Dead pelican.

Pelican Carcass.

Speaking for the Pelicans:

Beaty Limo ,

(Community Education and Awareness Dept.)

COLLABORATING WITH SPECIAL GROUP

Have you ever known the importance of collaboration? The Conservancy has realized that it promotes good relationship between them and the other partner, this gives us the reason why we should not ignore the Disabled groups but incorporate them in our programmes.The group is visited frequently especially when they have their group meetings.
The Kasambara Disabled group is one of the active groups for the blind ,Dave and the Lame, it comprises of both adults and children and the centre has Forty three members headed by the Chairman who is also the pioneer of the group that begun in the year 2009.
The Lake Nakuru Lodge Funded a classroom for the group that was opened yesterday officially by the Sydney marathon Champion :Mr. Henry Wanyoike(a man who lost his eye sight in his youthful life in away that he cannot explain to date).
Friends, join Soysambu and Lake Nakuru Lodge in supporting the group, they are in need of Chairs, tables (For the Classroom) walking sticks and wheel chairs.
Remember, Disability is not Inability,
Thanks as you help.

Recognition of the Funding group.

Recognition of the Funding group.

Mr.Henry Wanyoike opening the Special Unit Classroom

Mr.Henry Wanyoike opening the Special Unit Classroom

Mr.Wanyoike Leading the group into the newly opened Classroom.

Mr.Wanyoike Leading the group into the newly opened Classroom.

Adressing the public on the importance of giving back to the community.

Adressing the public on the importance of giving back to the community.

Mr.Henry giving out a walking stick to mr.Mwangi.

Mr.Henry giving out a walking stick to mr.Mwangi.

Donating balls to the youths.

Donating balls to the youths.

Shared By; Beaty Limo,
Community Education and Awareness Department.

SECURITY DEPARTMENT

Soysambu as an organization has diverse departments ,among them is the security that plays a great role to ensure that illegal activities are done away with ,such include: Poaching , encroachments and habitat destruction. The group is headed by the Manager that delicates the duties to the Supervisers.The Conservancy presently has a total of Fifty two guards.

Security crue during Saturday meetings,addressed by their manager.

Security crew during Saturday meetings,addressed by their manager.

The group during Departmental briefing.

The group during Departmental briefing.

Shared By; Cmmunity Education and Awareness Dept.