19 FEBRUARY 2021
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Safeguarding Wildlife in Amboseli; more on tenBoma In our last issue, we highlighted a story on tenBoma, an initiative by IFAW that is working with community members, law enforcement and park rangers to stop potential threats to wildlife. This week we provide a brief summary on how it works.
What is tenBoma? tenBoma is a wildlife security initiative aimed at curbing poaching.
It is inspired by the African security philosophy “if ten houses look out for each other, the broader community is safer from wildlife conflict”
How It Works When a community member spots suspected poachers
This guarantees security for the wildlife and the community
They provide a tip through the reporting line Law enforcement officials are alerted and act on it. There have been a number of arrests made and ivory confisicated.
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Notable Dates
Sunday, 21st March 2021
International Day of Forests Forest restoration: A path to recovery and well-being Forests play a critical role in balancing and supporting biodiversity on earth. This World Forests Day, we highlight the inspiring tale of survival and partnerships by Friends of Karura Forest and how their commitments and efforts are playing a critical role in ensuring the survival of the forest. Apart from providing the air we breathe and the water we drink, forests provide habitats for a variety of animals, humans, prevent soil erosion and mitigate climate change.
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Updates on COVID-19
Coronavirus situation in Kenya
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As of 19th February 2021, there were 103,615 confirmed cases of COVID-19 infections, 1807 fatalities and 85,457 recoveries in Kenya. According to the Ministry of Health (MoH), Nairobi is the most affected county, with Wajir County being the least impacted. Nairobi remains the most affected county.
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Big Win Against Poaching For the first time in 20 years, Kenya Wildlife Service and her partners’ efforts of conserving and protecting the wildlife is bearing fruit as the agency reports zero rhinos were poached in 2020. The heart of this breakthrough is attributed to intelligence led operations by KWS anti-poaching team and improved collaboration with agencies and the local communities in the frontline of anti-poaching efforts.
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Advancing Gender Equality in Conservancies Kenya Wildlife Conservancies Association in partneship with USAID and TNC, are implementing a gender equality project that is working to eliminate gender based violence while enabling women to be included in key decision making. This includes issues like land ownership which ensures that they benefit fully from conservation. The program is also creating opportunities for women to earn a living selling thier crafted beadworks as well as from livestock.
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Talking Head
Forests are economic drivers sustaining Kenya’s economy ranging from agriculture, manufacturing, energy, water, and tourism Julius Kamau Chief Conservator of Forests, Kenya Forest Service
Weekly Round-up
Strengthening Forest Conservation
Tidal Change for Women Fishers of Lamu
Advocating for Green Spaces
The Kenya Forest Service has reaffirmed its commitment to conserve, protect and manage forest resources. The agency has rolled out a fleet of vehicles that will be deployed strategically to provide technical support to counties in managing community forests.With support from the Food and Agriculture Organization, the agency aims at revitalizing degraded land A move that will ensure Kenya meets the standard 10% forest cover.
Women fishers in Lamu are benefiting from a community conservation programme by Northern Rangelands Trust and USAID and other partners. The initiative is providing them with boats that enable them access more fishing grounds and a direct market for their catch which increases their earnings. Traditionally, men have benefited more from fishing activities but this gives the women a chance to improve on their livelihoods.
Environmental activism can go a long way in ensuring future generations get to enjoy the benefits the environment holds for humans. Daima Green Spaces, an organization that advocates for the preservation and creation of inclusive green spaces, has embarked on a campaign to save trees in Nairobi, marked to be cut to give room for development projects in the city.
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Currently Watching
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Saving Wild Lives
Smart Guide to Climate Change
The Sheldrick Wildlife Trust is known for their continued efforts in protecting wild life in the Tsavo, here an insight on their remarkable work.
On our previous issue, we highlighted how we can make smart investments that will positively impact the planet; here is a follow up article on the same.
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