Exciting Milestone at Kiborgoch Conservancy!
On 29th August 2024, BCCA joined in to celebrate a significant milestone for Kiborgoch Wildlife Conservancy in Loboi, Baringo South when they welcomed the contractor to the conservancy for the much-anticipated construction of a 50,000m³ water pan. This project, which is set to transform the landscape, was officially handed over by the State Department of Tourism and Wildlife, alongside the leadership of Kiborgoch, the Baringo County Conservancies Association (BCCA), local administrators, and the Warden of Lake Bogoria.
This project is the result of a strong partnership between the Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife, the Kenya Wildlife Conservancies Association (KWCA), and BCCA, who recognized the pressing need for this initiative.
The water pan will not only provide a reliable water source for wildlife populations like zebras, reedbucks, hippopotamuses, water bucks, warthogs, ostriches, and various bird species, but also for livestock populations such as cattle, sheep, and goats in three locations during the dry season. It will also play a crucial role in increasing climate change resilience and reducing human-wildlife conflicts, which is a major concern in the region.
BCCA would like to express gratitude to the State Department for Tourism and Wildlife on behalf of Kiborgoch Wildlife Conservancy. The support for the construction of the water pan will have a significant impact, ensuring the thriving of wildlife in Kiborgoch, sustainable livestock, and making the conservancy an even more vibrant destination for ecotourism.
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Some Great News! BCCA has secured a direct award from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
We are excited to share some great news!
The Baringo County Conservancies Association (BCCA) has secured a direct award of $500,000 from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). This Fixed Amount Award (FAA) #72061524 FA00002, granted under the Integrated Community-Led Biodiversity Conservation and Livelihoods Improvement Program, is a testament to the incredible work being done in Baringo County.
Over the next three years, this grant will bolster ongoing efforts by the Baringo County Conservancies Association to secure wildlife areas, improve biodiversity, and enhance the livelihoods of local communities. The program aims to strengthen public-private partnerships, spur nature-based enterprises, and advocate for policies that incentivize the growth of conservancies. Additionally, two multi-stakeholder forums will be held to foster co-learning and collaboration.
The grant will also improve the ecological integrity of critical terrestrial and freshwater ecosystems, particularly in community conservancies, by mapping and documenting these areas and linking them to migratory corridors like the Lake Baringo and Bogoria landscapes. Annual joint monitoring and review meetings will focus on governance and the conservation of hotspot areas.
Baringo’s landscape plays a crucial role in supporting local livelihoods through grazing, honey production, beadwork, and other bee-related enterprises. By improving access to credit and building the capacity of small and medium enterprises (SMEs), we aim to enhance the socio-economic resilience of communities, making them better equipped to face climate change challenges.
This milestone marks a new chapter in our commitment to transforming Baringo County’s environment, wildlife, and communities. We extend our deepest gratitude to USAID, KWCA, and the Baringo County government for their unwavering support.
Together, we are truly making a difference!
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