The Beginning

The process of establishing Kenya Wildlife Conservancies Association (KWCA) began in 2012 after several unsuccessful attempts by non-state actors in the sector to establish a national representative forum that would convene and advance the aspirations and interests of communities and private landowners living with wildlife.

However, the strides that commenced the journey of developing a national grassroots conservancy movement in Kenya dates back to the mid-1990s when efforts towards wildlife policy, and legislative and institutional reforms in Kenya were reviewed and formulated.

It was envisaged that the registration and institutionalisation of an independent national organisation for wildlife conservation and management would lead to a structured and coordinated industry, which would contribute to the sustainable management of biodiversity and empowerment of community and private landowners.

Their Mission Statement

To enable wildlife conservancies thrive in Kenya.

Their Plan: Local communities derive multiple benefits from the management of land and natural resources under sustainable wildlife conservancies

THEIR WORK

Placing Communities at the Center of Wildlife Conservation

POLICY ADVOCACY

They leverage on their extensive networks and strategic partnerships to ignite political discourse and advance wildlife conservation policies.

NETWORKING & COMMUNICATION

They bring together the dynamic voices of wildlife conservancy to engage, collaborate and share insights and best practices.

CAPACITY BUILDING

They deliver trainings and tools that equip wildlife conservation stakeholders with the skills and insight to better conservancy management and service delivery