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RANCH MANAGEMENT AT SOYSAMBU

Posted on May 27, 2011 by beaty limo

Preparing the Bulls for the show through feeding.

Boran Bull

Soysambu Ranch is the only Largest remaining Ranch in the Rift valley covering an are a of 48,000 acres. The Ranch has both Wildlife And the indigenous Boran beef Cattle. It is a home to 5,100 Boran Cattle.
The Soysambu herd has the best genetic pool of Boran Cows in Kenya ,they are hardy and have high resistance to drought, diseases and parasites, It has been in existence for over 100 years since they were introduced by the first Lord Delamere.
This year the Livestock Department is privileged to present Four Breeding Boran Bulls at Nairobi Show at Jamuhuri Park in the Brooke side Livestock breeders stall, the bulls to be presented are viable and one bull can serve up to 20 females:(1:20).Welcome to Nairobi Show ,and visit the stated stall to experience and enjoy what we have.
Shared By: Community Education and Awareness Department.

EDUCATING THE YOUNG GENERATION

Posted on May 26, 2011 by beaty limo

This is a practice that enhances the passage of knowledge to the upcoming generation, Soysambu Conservancy is putting in effort not only to reach the adult members of the society ,but also the young , this is why we could not have any reason not to visit Mbogo Primary School and Share with them what Wildlife is and why we should conserve them. The School is located at the Conservancy .
Educating such a group helps in developing the careers and improving the perspectives of such groups on our Natural Resources and hence, improving the Conservation status of our Wild Species therefore, reducing the Conservation challenges in our protected Areas . Lets join hands and advocate for our Wildlife for the sake of the present and the future generation :” Conservation for a better Tomorrow” let that be our song all the time.
Shared By : Community Education and Awareness Department.

THE ELMENTEITA CLINIC

Posted on May 19, 2011 by beaty limo

: Our interaction with the community at the Clinic to obtain their opinions on the project.

The patients waiting to be served

Doctor and patient in the treatment room after treatment.

This is a community project located at the Elmenteita Centre few meters South West of Soysambu Conservancy. The project is funded by Soysambu Conservancy and the Constituency Development Funds .The Conservancy has put up a water tank outside the building for the water storage and supply at the clinic and also put up some pipes to supply the water from the source : Congreve Area.
At present, the conservancy provides a doctor and some medicines every Wednesday for dispense, Immunization ,Vaccination and family planning services . For good health and better Conservation, join Soysambu Conservancy in promoting the living standard of the communities surrounding us through medical provision.
Shared by: Community Education and Awareness Department.

SOYSAMBU BIODIVERSITY

Posted on May 11, 2011 by beaty limo

The Great White Pelicans some landing on the Island to join the Flock on Lake Elmenteita the only breeding ground in East Africa.

Augur Buzzard(Butte a. augur):The Bird of prey resting on the Acacia tree checking for any available Prey.

The Flamingos on the shores of Lake Elmenteita.

The Lesser Flamingos (Phoenicopterus minor) on the shores of Lake Elmenteita.

Black and white Colobus (Colobus guereza) in the Acacia xanhtopholea (Yellow Barked Acacia)Forest.

Soysambu conservancy is a privately owned land and declared as wildlife conservancy way back in the year 2007.It is a non-profit making organization with Diverse Fauna (Mammals) and Avifauna (Bird life). The avifauna comprise of both Terrestrial and the Wetland birds found in the 75% portion of Elmenteita within the Conservancy.
The recent animal census indicated that there is an increase in the number of animal species like the Eland ,Grant’s Gazelle, water Bucks,Warthogs,Bush Bucks,Reed Bucks,Vervet Monkey,Rock Hyrax and the Baboon, the population of the Semi-Endangered Ruth’s child Giraffe is quite promising.
The Conservancy has over 40 Mammal specie and over 450 Avifauna or Birds species. The total number of animals counted on 7th May .2011 for the wet season census was 8,615.Thanks to all who joined us in the Census Exercise.
Shared by: Community Education and Awareness Department(Beaty)

Soysambu Conservancy Wet Season Animal Counts

Posted on May 3, 2011 by beaty limo

Shared By Duncan Oduor-Soysambu Research Centre.

The wet season animal census in Soysambu conservancy will be conducted on Saturday 7^th May 2011 from 6:30am to 12noon.The Conservancy is divided into 9 blocks. Aerial count will also be done. The census results provide estimate animals numbers in the conservancy and also help in assessing the population trends for different species over time. This will be the main objective of the exercise and assessing both livestock and wildlife biomass and advise on how it could be balanced or improved. The information is relevant for better management of Soysambu Conservancy to avoid overstocking and over exploitation to ensure sustainability to both wildlife and livestock.

Lone Buffalo

Soysambu Conservancy and Delamere Estates organize the exercise in conjunction with KWS, other stockholders and volunteers. Counting will be done by sc staff, personnels from KWS, Delamere Estate Staff and volunteers and commences at 6:00am and end at about 12 noon after all the blocks are covered.

Method of counting the animals.

Soysambu Conservancy is sub-divided into 9 counting blocks:

1.Jolai A

2.Jolai B

3.Headquarter Area

4.Melia A

5.Congreve

6.Melia B

7.Soysambu

8. Mbaruk

9. Lakeside.

The blocks are covered by using 4×4 cars and aerial in block 9 because of dense vegetation reducing visibility on the ground. Briefing will be done on 6^th May 2011,3:00pm at Headquarters area and Research centre for data forms, maps where the participants get assigned to various vehicles having an experienced team leader. Counting teams assemble after census to summarize their data but all has to report before 12:30pm.The whole sc is fully covered by driving through main roads and network of other subsidiary routes. Each group consists of at least one observer and a recorder tabulating the results. The data is entered into a game census forms. The teams return to the Headquarters sum up their results without categorizing them into ages and sexes per block awaiting final report compilation at the Headquarters. Donations by volunteering or assigning your car for this important exercise is very much welcome. All are Welcome.