Kikao Eco-Wild Conservation Initiative stands besides the people of Kajiado County helping them to implement their bold and exciting plans for the future; to preserve biodiversity and culture within a framework of sustainable development conduct socialization and educational programs amongst the local communities ensuring buy-in and compliance to wildlife protection and environmental conservation while providing support and guidance.
OBJECTIVES:
The principle objectives of Kikao Eco-Wild Conservation Initiative include:
1) Conservation of the natural (wild habitat) environment in partnership with local communities.
2) A robust community development policy.
3) Agricultural and pastoral development in harmony with wildlife conservation.
4) Conservation of water catchments and natural waterways.
5) Conservation and expansion of the natural flora with a view to benefiting the present and future generations of Kajiado County.
OUR GOALS:
Under the management of the Kikao Eco-Wild Conservation Initiative, long-term protection efforts will emphasize community integration, further empowering the local people as stakeholders in conservation efforts through regular biological monitoring and development programs. By strengthening community-based conservation efforts of Kajiado lands, one of the most intact and wildlife-rich ecosystems remaining in Kenya will achieve the protection it so urgently needs.
MISSION STATEMENT:
The Kikao Eco-Wild Conservation Initiative is a true collaboration of local partners within Kajiado County supporting a bold vision of the preservation of Kajiado's last Eden. Kikao Eco-Wild Conservation Initiative supports the immediate protection, preservation of wildlife habitats and the establishment of large-scale environmental conservation in Kajiado County.
FUTURE:
Community-led, ground-based conservation planning, management and practice have gained international recognition as more effective, durable and responsible conservation strategies. A human right prioritized approach respects local populations living in and along targeted biodiversity hotspots by considering them as key partners, not just stakeholders, in environmental conservation.
The work of this project recognizes that successfully achieving locally appropriate biodiversity and wildlife conservation management requires that:
1) Indigenous people are at the frontline of conservation planning, management and implementing activities.
2) Indigenous people’s socio-cultural understanding of nature and traditional ecological knowledge must be integrated with scientific knowledge systems.
3) Most importantly, the project recognizes the vision of the inhabitants of Kajiado County. Despite decades of environmental degradation in the country, the residents of Kajiado have managed to preserve and manage what is now considered one of the greatest pristine high biodiversity forests and the protection of critically endangered wildlife population areas remaining in Kenya.
As we emerge from this turmoil, we stand firm on our commitment to preserve biodiversity and manage development opportunities in a way that ensures long-term sustainability and the preservation of our ecosystems. It is the heritage passed down from our ancestors - and while some people do not respect the traditional practice and taboos that guide co-existence in the natural environment, the majority does follow the principles, and as a result Kajiado County remains among the healthiest natural ecosystem in Kenya.
The species of Kajiado County and their habitat were actively protected by the Indigenous communities up until the present as a result of their traditional respect and love for the forest. Modern methods of conservation must respect Indigenous peoples’ natural heritage. There should not be misunderstanding or conflict between conservation initiatives and local communities who co-exist with their environment.
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