For generations, when land grew dry and barren, the automatic assumption was that there simply were too many animals eating too much grass. Holistic land and livestock management (HLLM) means challenging these traditional assumptions. Overgrazing isn’t simply caused by overstocking; rather, it stems from how frequently plants are exposed [...]
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Good for the Land, Good for Grevy’s, Good for the Community: Introducing Our Beekeeping Initiative
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As part of Grevy’s Zebra Trust’s rangelands program, a new beekeeping initiative is taking shape across northern Kenya, weaving together community livelihoods, landscape restoration, and a ready-made market for the honey produced. Developed in partnership with Naropil Honey Company, the initiative distributed beehives to Grassland [...]
For more than a decade, Kawangware Lekwanja has dedicated her life to conservation in Kalama Conservancy. A resident of Naandadapo village, she began serving as a Grevy’s Zebra Scout in 2015, becoming one of the women on the frontlines protecting the endangered Grevy’s zebra. Her work is demanding, involves long patrols across vast [...]
In Samburu culture, the Loip is a traditional women’s meeting, a space where women gather to discuss health, share knowledge, and support one another. It is within this trusted, community-rooted platform that some of the most meaningful conversations about women’s wellbeing take place. It is also where the Nkirreten project has [...]
Since the introduction of planned grazing in Namarei, the transformation of the grazing lands has been remarkable. The once-degraded areas have shown impressive recovery, even reviving valuable grass species such as Lonoro—a strong, nutritious grass that significantly benefits livestock health. Mr. Harugura, our Grassland Champion, shared this [...]
By Andy Lekisanyal, GZT Rangelands Manager Holistic Land and Livestock Management (HLLM) is an innovative tool designed to enhance rangeland health through regenerative grazing practices. This method harmonizes the needs of people, livestock, and wildlife by integrating economic, social, and environmental elements. It promotes strategic [...]
At Grevy’s Zebra Trust, we are consistently striving to expand our understanding of the communities we work with and deepen the impact of our conservation efforts. One key to achieving this has been incorporating social science research into our approach, which complements our already strong focus on ecological monitoring. Recently, we had the [...]
Women and girls face many negative consequences if they are not able to access feminine hygiene products. During their cycle, they are unable to participate in the important activities of daily life, which means missing out on community meetings or staying home from school. In response to this reality, the Nkirreten project employs women to [...]
Thank you to Mollie Matthews, who provided this blog for us after her time in Kenya. She is a final-year Anthropology and English Literature student at Durham University. She is also a passionate conservationist looking to go into environmental management and conservation coordination. When thinking of the sole organisation in the world which [...]
Wildlife collaring, which strategically puts data-collecting collars on animals that can then be tracked and monitored, allows scientists, conservationists, infrastructure planners, policymakers and other stakeholders to understand how a group of animals moves. This includes keeping track of habitat use, observing migration patterns over time, [...]
As we consider the future of ecosystem health in northern Kenya, empowering the next generation to carry on the torch of conservation is crucial. By encouraging the sense of responsibility and stewardship that these children already possess, we can help ensure a brighter, more sustainable future for the world they inhabit. At GZT, we want […]
We are thrilled to congratulate our colleague and Director of Research and Impact, David Kimiti, on being awarded the Marsh Award for Ecologists in Africa! This honour is provided by the Marsh Charitable Trust and administered by the British Ecological Society and celebrates the significant scientific achievements of African ecologists. The [...]
When Mercy Neepe speaks of her recent graduation from flying school, she glows with pride. She has known she wanted to become a pilot from the time she was in primary school and has diligently worked toward it since then. “I didn’t know much about aviation, but I was curious. Through that curiosity, I developed […]
Our team of women Grassland Champions have put exceptional effort into promoting and implementing sustainable grazing practices in northern Kenya. This initiative is born out of a deep understanding of the crucial role that grasslands play in the ecological balance and the livelihoods of local communities. The Grassland Champions are striving [...]
The drought in Northern Kenya (and throughout the Horn of Africa) has been a constant consideration in our work and a very real threat to the communities, landscapes and wildlife we support. As the possibility of long overdue rain began to increase over the past several weeks, a mix of hope and worry were ever […]
