World Wildlife Day: Partnering To Promote Ecofriendly Environment.
Updated on: Mar 06, 2023
On March 3, 2023, the County Government of Laikipia together with Kenya Wildlife Services (KWS), joined the rest of the world in commemorating the International Wildlife Day at KWS Laikipia Station.
The theme this year is, Partnership for Wildlife Conservation.
The event kicked off with a clean-up activity along the Likii and Nanyuki rivers. The aim of this environmental initiative was to restore the two rivers pristinely flow. The exercise resulted in the collection of 20 tons of solid waste that had been emitted into the two rivers and their environs.
A number of stakeholders partnered with the Department of Water, Environment and Natural Resources, and KWS to mark the day; Water Resource Authority (WRA), Ol Pajeta Conservancy, Water Resource Users Association (WRUAs), Kenya Forest Service (KFS), NEMA, Laikipia Wildlife Forum, among others.
Rose Malenya, KWS assistant director Laikipia County, urged members of the public to step up and conserve the environment, which is a source of health and wealth.
Rivers are clear indicators of environmental health for all, and the pollution rate at the rivers Nanyuki and Likii is alarming," said Ms. Malenya.
Human activities such as encroachment on riparian land, disposal of waste products in rivers, and deforestation at water catchment areas were highlighted as having a detrimental impact on climate and environment during the event.
The County Director of Water, Environment and Natural Resources, Mr. David Kingori, emphasized on concerted efforts to manage the ecosystem in a holistic way.
If we fail to protect nature, nature will destroy us. We need to join forces in building perspectives on how to protect nature through community sensitization and enforcement for our own benefit and for the sake of future generations, Mr Kingori said.
The theme this year is, Partnership for Wildlife Conservation.
The event kicked off with a clean-up activity along the Likii and Nanyuki rivers. The aim of this environmental initiative was to restore the two rivers pristinely flow. The exercise resulted in the collection of 20 tons of solid waste that had been emitted into the two rivers and their environs.
A number of stakeholders partnered with the Department of Water, Environment and Natural Resources, and KWS to mark the day; Water Resource Authority (WRA), Ol Pajeta Conservancy, Water Resource Users Association (WRUAs), Kenya Forest Service (KFS), NEMA, Laikipia Wildlife Forum, among others.
Rose Malenya, KWS assistant director Laikipia County, urged members of the public to step up and conserve the environment, which is a source of health and wealth.
Rivers are clear indicators of environmental health for all, and the pollution rate at the rivers Nanyuki and Likii is alarming," said Ms. Malenya.
Human activities such as encroachment on riparian land, disposal of waste products in rivers, and deforestation at water catchment areas were highlighted as having a detrimental impact on climate and environment during the event.
The County Director of Water, Environment and Natural Resources, Mr. David Kingori, emphasized on concerted efforts to manage the ecosystem in a holistic way.
If we fail to protect nature, nature will destroy us. We need to join forces in building perspectives on how to protect nature through community sensitization and enforcement for our own benefit and for the sake of future generations, Mr Kingori said.
