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DAY OF AN AFRICAN CHILD CELEBRATION

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In Soweto, South Africa, on June 16, 1976, about ten thousand black school children marched in a column more than half a mile long, protesting the poor quality of their education and demanding their right to be taught in their own language. Hundreds of young students were shot.
To honor the memory of those killed and the courage of all those who marched ,the day of the African child has been celebrated on 16th June every year since 1991, when it was first initiated by the organization of African Unity (African Union). The day also draws the attention to the lives of African children today. During the African Union Heads of states’ meeting of July 1990, it was resolved that June 16th be observed as the day of the African child. It was first observed in Kenya in 1991 and it has since become an annual event.
This year at Gilgil District, the event took place at Gilgil stadium and was flagged off by Rift Valley Director of children Services. Twenty three schools, children’s home, Non-Governmental Organizations and street children’s turned up for the event.
The team for the day was; the rights of children with Disabilities, the duty to protect, respect, promote and fulfill. Presentations dominated the day from the various groups, this comprised of; poems, skits and Songs .
Let’s join hands and ensure that children gets their right.
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Marching around Gilgil Town

 

 

RALLY RAID KENYA AND ENDURO CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND 2

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Rally Raid Kenya is a multi-round “Dakar style” national championship open to cars, buggies, quads & bikes & run to a two day format. Rally Raid Kenya is a multi-round “Dakar style” national championship open to cars, buggies, quads & bikes & run to a two day format. It is the fastest growing form of motorsport in the country with upwards of 45 competitors at each event. Based on the world famous “Dakar” event our cross country rally raids run to a two day format over a variety of terrain with the emphasis on navigation!
This event was hosted in Soysambu Conservancy on both Saturday May19th and Sunday 20th; it was fantastic despite the challenges due to wet season.
The sponsors of the event were;
Colortunes – competition numbers
ALS – medical helicopter
Feast with the Beast – accommodation and catering
Kick Energy & Mayes Media – DVD and TV coverage
All of the motor clubs and competitors (and their families)
Winners for the day were;
Cars
Simon & Whiz – Hybrid Plaz – 3:34:37
Bikes
Ross Field – 4:25:11
Quads
Joe Boulanger – 4:31:56
Many thank s to Mike Borrisow and his team for the good work that made the event successful.
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AWARENESS AND DE-SNARING WEEK

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Bush meat is a term used to describe meat taken from the wild. Historically, hunter-gatherer communities used bush meat as a source of protein in a sustainable way. Today however, bush meat poaching has evolved from a low subsistence activity to a huge commercial trade supplying urban and even international markets. Illegal poaching for bush meat has contributed significantly to wildlife loss and poses a great threat to species conservation.
Snares are indiscriminate, strategically positioned across animal tracks to capture, maim and kill wildlife, for this reason Soysambu Conservancy in collaboration with BORNFREE FOUNDATION team and Greensteds International School set aside a week to carry out De-snaring, Education and awareness activities as from 2nd may and ended on 6th, the work was well done as a total of seventeen snares was collected over the period.
Thanks team for you ensured the safety of our animals in the wild, keep it up.
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Community Education and Awareness Desk.

Briefing before De-Snaring.

Soysambu and BORNFREE Team.

Soysambu and BORNFREE Team.

De-snaring Team
De-snaring Team

WORLD EARTH DAY

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The day was well spend by making Kenya Green through a tree planting exercise organized by Lake Elmenteita Serena Camp in collaboration with Soysambu Conservancy, Echariria primary, Kiboko Primary and Kasambara youths. One thousand trees were planted within Serena Camp at the shores of Lake Elmenteita as part of Agha khan Trust Fund activities.
Thanks team for being part of us during this day as we celebrate and appreciate Nature for what it is to us. Don’t be weary in conserving our Environment.
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Community Education and Awareness Desk.

Tree planting on progress.

Team at work.

The CEO Soysambu Conservancy,Serena Naturalist and Echariria primary Teacher planting their tree.

ENVIRONMENTAL BEAUTIFICATION 2012

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This is an activity carried out every year in the third month, it is organized by Soysambu Conservancy in collaboration with the surrounding schools and wildlife stakeholder. This day 17th of March, it has been done by representatives of Soysambu Conservancy, Lake Elmenteita Serena Camp, Build Africa Kenya, four schools; Greensteds International, Kasambara Primary, Echariria primary and Kiboko primary. The participants were One Hundred and Forty Two (142).
The day was great with lots of fun and at the end of the day, Nairobi –Nakuru highway the area between St. Mary’s Hospital and Shiners Boys was clean.
Friends, lets reach out and talk of the goodness of a clean Environment to both humans, domestic and Wild animals .
Join us! Make Kenya Clean and Green.
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The group at their starting point.

The group at their starting point

Team after the Exercise.

Team after cleanup ready for a talk.