Invasive species management
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Invasive species management

ByGuido

Prosopis juliflora, locally known as “Mathenge or Promie” is among the top 100 most invasive and damaging species globally. It is native to Central America and the Caribbean and was introduced in Baringo in the early 1980s to mitigate desertification. It has however spread rapidly over time invading farmlands, grazing lands impoverishing pastoral communities’ livelihoods It has displaced…

Community-Led Biodiversity Conservation

Community-Led Biodiversity Conservation

ByGuido

Objective To protect and restore biodiversity in degraded ecosystems while promoting sustainable livelihoods for local communities. Background Kenya is home to diverse ecosystems, including forests, grasslands, and wetlands, which support a wide range of plant and animal species. However, habitat destruction, land degradation, and climate change threaten biodiversity, leading to loss of species and reduced…