Soysambu conservancy game counts

Posted on June 6, 2013 by beaty limo

Saturday May 25^th 2013,marked the wet counts season for Soysambu conservancy limited. With over 20 participants drown from various stakeholders and local communities and the entire Soysambu conservancy,nine thousand,six hundred and thirty animals were counted(9630 animals) Zebras recorded the highest numbers with an increase of41% compared to last year of 12% Zebras, Impalas and Thompson’s gazelle topped the list; most of animals recorded a decrease. However the population of the endangered Rothschild giraffe increased from the previous 80 to 140, 57 %increase over the last 8months most of giraffes were young ones. Waterbucks,warthogs,grant gazelles and jackals recorded an increase. Few primates were recorded with baboons having the highest numbers. No Columbus monkey was spotted though they exist. Small mammals recorded low numbers as a result of weather conditions in the morning.

We wish to appreciate the great support granted by all the volunteers. We can’t forget the great support from all the lodges, Mbweha camp,sleeping warrior lodge among other volunteers.

GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY 2013 VISIT TO SOYSAMBU

Posted on January 17, 2013 by beaty limo

It was great hosting the group for three nights as from 10th Jan to 13th comprising of Eight students, two instructors (Guy Combes and Ryan) and two drivers .While at Soysambu the group went for game drives and did school visit to Kiboko primary School where they donated stationary (Exercise Books, Pencils, Crayons and clipboards.)At the end of their stay the group was very grateful for the friendly environment and diverse Wildlife.

George mason 2013 group

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SOYSAMBU DRY SEASON WILDLIFE CENSUS

Posted on October 14, 2012 by beaty limo

BY:Chege Amos

Saturday 6^th marked the dry counts season for Soysambu conservancy limited. With over 30 participants drown from various stakeholders and local communities and the entire Soysambu conservancy, nine thousand, four hundred and twenty one animals were recorded. (9421animals) though the morning was misty the activity was carried out successfully. The aerial census was also done. Zebras recorded the highest numbers with an increase of 12%. Zebras, Impalas and Thompson’s gazelle topped the list; most of animals recorded a decrease. However the population of the endangered Rothschild giraffe increased from the previous 71 to 80/recording a 12%increase over the last 5months. Buffaloes and impalas recorded a decrease of 31%decrease. The Colombus and the Sykes monkey were sighted along the river. Small mammals recorded low numbers as a result of weather conditions in the morning.

We wish to appreciate the great support granted by all the volunteers. Special attributes are paid Lady Ann Delamere for organizing the aerial counts. We can’t forget the great support from all the lodges, Mbweha camp, sunbird lodge among other volunteers. To Kenya wildlife service we say thanks for the security you granted in the entire count period.

Lunch programme

Posted on October 11, 2012 by beaty limo

Mbogo and Kiboko primary schools of Soysambu Conservancy Kenya had a reason to smile again today on the kickoff of the lunch provision, this will increase the pupil’s class concentration and hence academic improvement.
Thanks to the donors who tirelessly support the African Children and community.
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Kiboko Children being served porridge .

Serving the upper primary pupils

CHARCOAL KILN DEMONSTRATION

Posted on September 30, 2012 by beaty limo

Cooks well energy Saving jikos group did a demonstration at Soysambu Conservancy yesterday to women from the 13 Communities that surrounds the Conservancy. The turn up was great, forty women were present, the objective of the project was to educate women on the use of energy Saving jikos and the use of barrel kiln to carbonize sustainably pruned and harvested twigs and branches hence encourage sustainable use of fuel wood. The Ceremony was led by Mr.Kinyanjui from the Cooks well Energy Saving Jikos and Graced by Lord and Lady Delamere. Among the hosts were the Managing Director Delamere Estate, CEO Soysambu Conservancy and the Community Education and Awareness Officer.
The group sales diverse jikos types among them are;
I. 3 Level oven
II. Mini oven
III. 6 Burner Energy Saving BBQ Jikos.
IV. The Newest Cooks well Space Heater-The ode to Mr. Toad.
You are also invited to join the cooks well customers by purchasing a jiko(s) at an affordable price. For costs Google Cooks well energy saving Jikos.
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