Projects in Kenya

Ecological Interactions between Wild and Domestic Ungulates in East African Arid Ecpsystems: A Case Study of the Endangered Hirola Antelope (Beatragus Hunteri), Kenya

I will investigate how humans and their livestock alter hirola demography, resource selection, and spatial distribution and involve local communities through education and outreach.

Role of Predation and Livestock Grazing as Factors Underlying Hirola Declines in Ijara, Kenya

The main aim of the project is to identify the role of predation and livestock competition as factors underlying Hirola declines in Ijara, Kenya.

Conservation of Antivenom Medicinal Plants in Godjope Hill – Lambwe Valley

The overall aim of the project is to conserve threatened medicinal plants used for treating snake poisoning traditionally (antivenom) within Godjope Hills in Lambwe Valley.

Community Empowerment in the Conservation of Threatened Hippotrugus Equines in Yala Area, Kenya

The proposed project intends to establish sustainable utilization of the natural resource and provide linkages between conservation of Roan antelope through grass-root involvement.

A Scientific Expedition of the Ndere Island National Park, Lake Victoria, Kisumu, Kenya

The first attempt to provide reliable biological information of the little known, yet highly important, Ndere island

Habitat Fragmentation and its Effect on Recruitment in Plain’s Zebra (Equus Burchelli Gray) and Wildebeest (Connochaetes Taurinus Burchell) in Nairobi National Park and Athi Kaputiei Plains, Kenya

The project aims to establish the impact of wildlife targeted interventions on the wildlife species, especially the highly mobile ones, in the Athi Kaputiei Plains in Kenya.

Grass Root Initiatives for Restoration and Conservation of Koguta and Kusa Wetlands, Kenya

The project aim is to undertake biophysical survey of Kusa and Koguta Wetlands and empower Grass-root site conservation groups and communities through training and conservation education and public awareness for conservation of the wetlands.

Community Empowerment for Restoration and Conservation of Kusa and Koguta Wetlands, Kenya

The project’s aim is to establish a Village Agroforestry centre(VAC) for multipurpose tree seedlings and habitat restoration, two ecosan units as demonstration plots for human manure generation for organic farming and community capacity building in value addition.

Chyulu Hills Forest Rehabilitation through Participatory Learning in Schools

The aim of the project id to stop the degradation and deforestation of Chyulu forest and initiate a culture of environmental conservation across the generation stratum.

Role of Local Community in the Conservation of Coastal and Marine Resources, Kilifi Creek, Kenya.

Many Kenyan coastal communities are poor and use their natural resources for subsistence. This project seeks to use local knowledge to assist in conservation strategies.

Promoting Conservation by Strengthening Livelihood of Kilifi Creek Community through Sustainable Utilization of Fisheries Resource, Kilifi Kenya

This project aims at strengthening livelihood of the Creek’s Community by end of 2007 through collaborative capacity building on sustainable utilization of fisheries resource.

Community Empowerment in Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Development at Kereita Forest, Kenya

This project will work with local people to explore options for sustainable livelihoods.

Development of a Participatory Conservation Strategy, Kinale Forest, Central Kenya

This project aims at developing some innovative ways that will help to strengthen conservation of the threatened species and their habitats in Kinale forest of the large Kikuyu Escarpment Forest

Enhancing Mangrove Wetland Conservation through Silvofisheries Opportunities in Two Coastal Communities of Kenya

Assess the viability of mud crab culture; Initialise mangrove planting, conservation and proper management; Disseminate silvofisheries technology to communities by training and culture trials.

Strengthening and Empowering Silvofisheries Initiatives Along the Coast of Kenya as a Tool for Community Participation in Mangrove Management

The project focuses on refining sustainable community silvofisheries technology that promotes alternative livelihoods and environmental protection in partnership with local communities as the final beneficiaries.

Management and Protection of the Red Colobus Monkey, Tana River, Kenya

The Tana River red colobus monkey is endemic to the Tana River area of Kenya and is highly endangered. The project will involve detailed survey work and genetic testing both inside and outside the Reserve, east and west of the river.

Conserving the Critically Endangered Tana River Red Colobus and Tana Mangabey through Research and Community Education

This project aims to enhance the conservation of two critically endangered primates by integrating research activities with community education and awareness activities.

Community Based Sea Turtle and Mangrove Conservation

The aim of the project is to promote grass-roots conservation of the marine environment through education and awareness focussing on sustainable resource utilization to reduce environmental degradation.

Community Based Sea Turtle and Mangrove Conservation

The aim of the project is to promote grass-roots conservation of the marine environment through education and awareness and deter the community from slaughtering sea turtles and destroying mangroves.

Enhancing the Conservation of Sea Turtles and Mangroves in Kenya

The project aim is to enhance the conservation of sea turtles and mangroves by promoting sustainable utilization of marine resources through enhanced community participation. The project will promote and encourage sustainable fishing practices to reduce the pressures of overfishing and illegal fishing that threaten sea turtles.

Environmental Conservation School Outreach Programme

An awareness raising project in the local community, Dunga Swamp on Lake Victoria

Community Involvement in Dunga Wetland Conservation

The goal of this project is to start a sustainable process for Dunga swamp conservation through involving the schools and communities around Dunga wetland in addressing the mentioned problems.

Promotion of Networks to Enhance Advocacy for Dunga Swamp Conservation

This project plans to create new and enhance old partnerships between various groups that include the community, the private sector, environmental/conservation NGOs and government departments for sustainable Dunga swamp conservation.

Integrated Management of Dunga and Nyando Wetland Ecosystems

The aim of the project is to promote participatory involvement of upstream communities in sustainable conservation of Dunga and Nyando wetland ecosystems through enhancing upstream-downstream community cooperation for mutual gains.

Enhancing Community Participation in Lake Nakuru Catchment Environmental Conservation: A Case of River Njoro Watershed

The project aims to empower local communities in River Njoro watershed through education and mobilization towards proper management and conservation of environmental resources. It will enhance the individual and collective understanding of environmental issues affecting the watershed and its residents, and promote positive participation in conservation at the community level by overcoming ethnic influences that have hindered their role in environmental conservation.