WILDLIFE CONSERVATION RESEARCH.

Posted on July 18, 2011 by beaty limo

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

Posted on July 12, 2011 by beaty limo

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.

An Injured Pelican after being Electrocuted by the naked wires.

Dead Pelicans

Pelican Carcass.

Speaking for the Pelicans:

Beaty Limo ,

(Community Education and Awareness Dept.)

COLLABORATING WITH SPECIAL GROUP

Posted on July 2, 2011 by beaty limo

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.

Mr.Henry Wanyoike opening the Special Unit Classroom

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

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

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

Donating balls to the youths.

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

SECURITY DEPARTMENT

Posted on June 28, 2011 by beaty limo

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.

Shared By; Cmmunity Education and Awareness Dept.

COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND AWARENESS

Posted on June 27, 2011 by beaty limo

Soysambu Community is an organization group comprising of 13 Villages that gave rise to an umbrella group with an acronym name Mogteka.The group is headed by the chairman with other six officials.Each group has it’s committee members, made up of seven officials.

OBJECTIVES OF MOGTEKA.

The objectives of this group include:

Raising public awareness regarding the unique habitats and importance of their conservation
Promoting the retention of the wild and indigenous, cultural, natural and Biological diversity of the conservancy including the general unique ecosystems the wetlands, the protection of the catchment area and it’s flora and fauna.
Building partnership with the Conservancy Management ,rural and urban Communities that boarder the Conservancy.
Influencing the opinions and decision concerning activities and events, which might have detrimental impacts on the Conservancy ecosystem.

PROJECTS

The Conservancy has played a great role to ensure that the community realizes the importance of it’s existence by establishing different projects in the different community groups, the projects include;
1. Medical Services
The Conservancy ensured the functioning of the Elmenteita Clinic by providing a water tank , doctor and Medicine dispensed every Wednesdays
2. Feeding Program
One School has benefited from such program through the Conservancy:Mbogo School.
3. Community Outreach
The Conservancy ensures that the Community is reached for education on ways of Conserving the Wildlife to ensure sustainability. This is done from one Village to the other, sometimes it’s accompanied by video shows in collaboration with other organizations. Schools are reached with presentations on Conservation.
4. Community involvement
The Community around the Conservancy is given chance in participatory management Through decision making involvement ,schools participate in Environmental Beautification and tree planting activities.

RECOMMENTATION
Welcome join Soysambu in supporting the Community :Conservation for a better tomorrow .
Cheers !!!,
Beaty Limo.(Community Education and Awareness desk)